James Green

James F. Green, CPA, helps people understand complex accounting principles through his writing and by onsite training. Previously, as a partner in Arthur Andersen LLP's Professional Standards Group, he developed and communicated Andersen's technical accounting positions on derivatives, hedging activities, financial instruments, securitizations, and foreign currency translation--authoring firm guidance and comment letters, participating in the U.S. and international standards-setting process, and consulting with internal and external clients. Before joining Andersen, Jim managed and was a primary author on financial services issues for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, working with the U.S. Congress, federal regulatory agencies, private-sector standards setters, and CPAs in industry and public practice on relevant issues and proposals. He received a BBA in Accounting from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. Jim joined the AICPA after six years of experience serving large publicly held financial services clients at KPMG.

Education:
B.B.A., College of William and Mary