TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Rick Scott has announced the appointment of three members of the Florida Institute of CPAs – Mindy Rankin, David Skup and Jesus Socorro – to the Florida Board of Accountancy.

Mindy Rankin, of Lynn Haven, is a certified public accountant for Warren Averett, LLC. She succeeds Stephen Riggs and is appointed for a term that began Dec. 16, 2016 and will end Oct. 31, 2020.

David Skup, of Plantation, is the chief financial officer for Guarantee Insurance Company. He succeeds Maria Caldwell and is appointed for a term that began Dec. 16, 2016 and will end Oct. 31, 2019.

Jesus Socorro, of Miami, is the managing principal of risk advisory services for Morrison, Brown, Argiz and Farra, LLC. He succeeds Cynthia Borders-Byrd and is appointed for a term that began Dec. 16, 2016 and will end Oct. 31, 2019.

"We are extremely honored that Gov. Scott has appointed three of our members to the Florida Board of Accountancy," said FICPA President/CEO Deborah Curry, CPA, CGMA. "We have the utmost confidence in their ability and look forward to working with them as they serve the citizens of Florida in this vital role."

The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

About the FICPA

Founded in 1905, the Florida Institute of CPAs is a Tallahassee-based, statewide, professional association representing member-CPAs throughout Florida. With a membership of more than 19,000 CPAs and accounting professionals, the Institute's mission is to serve the diverse needs of its members; enhance their competency and professionalism; support professional standards; promote the value of our members; and advocate on behalf of the profession.