Jennifer Cravens

Jenny Cravens, CPA, is the P.R. O’Shaughnessy Executive Professor of Accounting. She is passionate about providing CWU students with a high-quality education and unwavering support while they are enrolled in the College of Business. With a goal to fully prepare students for launching their careers upon graduation, she leverages her extensive real-world experience in banking, accounting, and finance. To the classroom, Prof. Cravens brings the perspective of a seasoned business leader and manager, ensuring that the information and knowledge delivered is not only relevant, but also engaging and thought-provoking.

• ACCT 251: Financial Accounting 
• ACCT 460: Auditing 
• ACCT 310: Career Planning for Accounting 
• ACCT 350: Intermediate Accounting I 

• Auditing
• Financial Accounting
• Professional Development
• Risk Management
• Governance and Ethics

Prof. Cravens is a 25-year veteran of business & finance leadership.

She has worked at: 

• PWC
• Washington Mutual
• T-Mobile
• Bank of America and Cashmere Valley Bank

• She has served on multiple boards including with the Washington Society of CPAs and Confluence Health.
• Prior to her current roles, Prof.Cravens served as the CFO of Cashmere Valley Bank, a publicly held community bank in Central Washington.
• She recently received the President’s Award from the Washington Society of CPAs for her commitment to and passion for the CPA profession.