Elizabeth A Cannata (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Business Accountancy and Finance Providence
Biography and Expertise
As a JWU faculty member for the past 18 years, Cannata prides herself on involving her students in the learning process and guiding them on the path to successful careers.
Spending 31 years as a Certified Public Accountant — many as an auditor — has provided her with a wealth of real-world knowledge and industry contacts that directly benefit her students. While technical skills are critical in the accounting and finance disciplines, the field is evolving at a rapid pace, and skills such as information technology, analytics, communication and leadership abilities are very important.
Cannata’s focus has always been on developing the whole student. While teaching will always be her passion, she has enjoyed serving as the former Accounting Department Chair, as this gave her increased opportunity to champion curriculum changes, develop internships and service learning opportunities, and connect with a greater number of students outside of the classroom.
She continues to be involved in the profession through consulting work, membership in various professional organizations, and completes continuing professional education (120 hours over three years) to maintain her license.
Education
MBA
Providence College
BS
Stonehill College
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 2024 4 Tier Certification
Internal Revenue Service
Advanced Experiential Educator
Institute of Experiential Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Rhode Island Board of Accountancy
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 2023 4 Tier Certification
Internal Revenue Service
Game Changer – Women’s Field Hockey
JWU Athletics
Game Changer – JWU Women’s Volleyball
JWU Athletics
JWU Game Changer Award – Women’s Ice Hockey
JWU
JWU Game Changer Award – Men’s Ice Hockey
JWU – Men’s Ice Hockey
Providence Business News Notable Women in Banking & Accounting
Providence Business News
JWU Game Changer Award – Men’s Baseball
JWU
Finance & Investment Academy Outstanding Service Award
Finance & Investment Academy
Teacher of the Year
Johnson & Wales University
Notable Women in Banking & Accounting (Magazine)
Providence Business News
June, 2023
Press Release Domenic Recchia (Newspaper)
February 15, 2023
https://mkgpc.com/domenic-recchia-named-shareholder/
National Society of Experiential Education
Rhode Island Association of Accounting Professors
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
College of Business Implementation of REAL
Oral Presentation
College of Business Year End Meetings
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales
Providence
Construction Accounting
Lecture
Construction Accounting Update
Rhode Island Society of CPA’s & RI General Contractors
Johnson & Wales University
Providence
United States