معرفی
James Potepa serves as a Professor of Accounting at American University, teaching financial accounting courses including Intermediate Accounting II (ACCT-341) and Corporate Financial Reporting: Transactions (ACCT-642) at both undergraduate and graduate levels for Spring and Fall 2025 semesters.
His educational foundation comprises a B.S. in Accounting from Georgetown University followed by comprehensive graduate training at Yale University, where he earned M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in Accounting.
Prof. Potepa's research critically examines financial reporting mechanisms through multiple specialized lenses:
- Analysis of special items in financial statements
- Non-GAAP earnings disclosures and implications
- Earnings management practices
- Regulatory frameworks in accounting
- Executive compensation structures
His scholarly work addresses the intersection of accounting standards, regulatory compliance, and corporate financial behavior within contemporary business environments.
