James J Leisenring

James J. Leisenring was appointed to the FASB in 1987 and became vice chairman in 1988. He had been FASB director of research and technical activities since 1982 and was chairman of the Emerging Issues Task Force. Before joining the Board, he was partner and director of accounting and auditing in the firm of Bristol Leisenring Herkner & Co. Mr. Leisenring was chairman of the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of CPAs for three years. He holds a BA from Albion College and an MBA from Western Michigan University, where he was a member of the accounting faculty.