Russell G. Golden, Board Member

Russell G. Golden was appointed to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in 2010, reappointed to a second term effective July 1, 2012. He brings to this role deep experience in technical accounting issues obtained during his six years in various staff positions with the FASB. His service as a Board member extends to June 30, 2017.

From 2008 to September 2010, Mr. Golden was Technical Director of the FASB, overseeing FASB staff work on standards-level projects, including both major projects and technical application & implementation activities. He also chaired the FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF).

Previously, Mr. Golden was Director of Technical Application and Implementation Activities for the FASB. Appointed to that position in July 2007, Mr. Golden managed FASB activities relating to the application and implementation of accounting standards and other Board pronouncements.

Prior to joining the FASB as a Senior Technical Advisor in 2004, Mr. Golden was a partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP in the National Office Accounting Services department. In this role, he was responsible for providing timely and accurate accounting consultations to partners and clients throughout the United States and globally. Prior to this position, Mr. Golden held various positions within Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Mr. Golden earned his Bachelor’s degree from Washington State University. He is a licensed CPA in the states of Washington and Connecticut.


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