Financial Accounting Standards Board Chairman Russ Golden announced the appointment of three new members to the Emerging Issues Task Force, effective immediately.

The new members are:

  • Liesl Nebel; Financial Controller; Schoolhouse; Portland, Ore.
  • Jeremy Perler, Partner, Schilit Forensics, New York City
  • Matthew Schechter, Former Head of Forensic Accounting, Balyasny Asset Management, Chicago

The EITF assists FASB in improving financial reporting through the identification, discussion, and resolution of financial accounting issues. Members are chosen from a cross section of FASB stakeholders, including public accounting firms, preparers of financial statements, and users of financial statements.