Daniel McKinley has been appointed as a member of the Alberta Securities Commission for a three-year term, the ASC announced Monday.

McKinley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from the accounting profession that will serve the ASC well in ensuring confidence in the integrity of Alberta’s capital market and protect investors.

He has over 30 years experience in public accounting and is currently a partner in the Grant Thornton tax services group in Edmonton. During his career, McKinley has specialized in matters of taxation and related areas, such as financing proposals, restructuring arrangements, cross border transactions and operations, and litigation settlements.

He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and, in 2001, was awarded his FCA designation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta.

The ASC also recognized the “valued service” of Karl Ewoniak, who retired from the ASC March 31, 2010 when his term expired.

Members of the ASC act as the board of directors for the organization, functioning as adjudicators of applications, disputes and enforcement proceedings before the commission. They also approve recommendations for amendments to provincial securities laws, and new or revised rules and policies applicable to the Alberta capital market.

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