Dennis E. James, CPA

Dennis currently serves as our firm’s Managing Director. He began his career in accounting in 1981. His current responsibilities include accounting and review services, auditing and attestation services, estate tax and income tax planning and compliance, litigation consulting services, data processing, system evaluation and implementation, and other accounting and consulting services.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managing Director – James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc. – 2013 to Current
Audit Director – James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc. – 1993 to 2012
Accountant – John N. Durnin, CPA – 1986 to 1992

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting – Southeastern Louisiana University, 1981

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Certified Public Accountant Certificate Issued January 28, 1983
Licensed in the State of Louisiana

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past Audit Committee, Florida Parishes Bank
Past Board of Directors First Guaranty Bank
Past Board Member and Treasurer Regina Coeli Head Start
Past Board Member and Past President of the Southeastern Foundation
Past Southeastern Louisiana University Department of Accounting Curriculum and Accreditation Committee
Past Board Member and Treasurer of Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center
Past Board Member and Past President of Tangipahoa Area United Way
Past President, Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association
Past Board Member for the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants