Jarrod Rhen is a partner based out of WithumSmith+Brown’s Princeton, New Jersey Office. With more than 12 years of professional experience, Jarrod focuses on the technology, and life science industries. His experience includes the execution of attest engagements as well as non-attest engagements to advise companies on complex accounting and financial reporting matters. He often assists clients with complex financing transactions, application of revenue recognition standards, business combinations and asset impairments.

A graduate from Millersville University, Jarrod earned his BS degree in accounting and finance. He is a member of the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC), Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. (ACG) Philadelphia chapter, Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT), BioNJ, PA Life Science, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA).

Jarrod has authored numerous articles on a variety of topics and is often asked to speak and serve on panels covering a diverse array of industry topics and developments. Jarrod resides in Bucks County, PA.

George M. Wilson, MBA, CPA

Director
SEC Institute, a Division of PLI

As a Director of the SEC Institute Division of PLI, George teaches workshops dealing with a variety of SEC and FASB related topics. He developed the Institute’s initial “Advanced Accounting and Reporting for SEC Professionals” workshop, as well as workshops in a variety of technical areas including “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and SOX 404 ICFR audits. Before joining the SEC Institute, George was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, MN. He was director of the University's Accounting MBA program and also taught in the undergraduate accounting department. He has received the AICPA's Outstanding Discussion Leader Award and the Minnesota State Society's R. Glenn Berryman Award. George also served as Senior Vice President, Operations of Security Financial, where he managed the organization's initial public offering, and as a senior manager with KPMG.