James Goldstein

Dr. James Goldstein serves as an Associate Professor of Accounting and Program Director for the Masters in Business Analytics at Canisius University's Richard J. Wehle School of Business. With over 15 years of teaching experience since joining Canisius in 2009, he has established himself as a dedicated educator across undergraduate and graduate programs in Accounting and Business Analytics.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Management Information Systems from Syracuse University
• MBA in Finance and Economics from New York University
• BS in Accounting from Binghamton University

Dr. Goldstein's research focuses on the integration of data analytics within accounting frameworks, leveraging his extensive industry background from M&T Bank, Lehman Brothers, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. His work explores how analytical methodologies transform traditional accounting processes and enhance financial decision-making in modern business environments.

He has been recognized with the James S. Valone Undergraduate Teaching Award for exceptional instructional excellence in undergraduate education.

Dr. Goldstein's industry experience directly informs his academic leadership as Program Director for the Business Analytics program, where he develops curriculum that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His dual expertise in accounting systems and financial analytics creates unique learning opportunities for students pursuing careers at the intersection of finance and data science.