Elizabeth Yost

Dr. Elizabeth Yost is a Lecturer in the Integrated Business program at the University of Central Florida's College of Business. She teaches Business Climate Analysis and previously served as an assistant professor at UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management. With extensive industry experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Darden Restaurants, she specializes in financial auditing, ethics, and compliance.

Her research focuses on:

• Performance analysis in hospitality
• Economic impact assessment
• Financial and internal controls
• Ethics and compliance initiatives
• Tourism industry dynamics

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on hospitality industry challenges, particularly during economic crises and the COVID-19 pandemic, with emerging interests in tourism accessibility.

Educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Hospitality Education/Management from UCF
• Master's in Accounting (M.S.A) from UCF
• B.S. in Finance from University of Florida

She holds Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) certification.