Accountancy MPAC

Earn certification as a financial planner or become a certified public accountant.

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The Master of Professional Accountancy degree provides advanced study in the field of financial planning.

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At RIC, you gain knowledge in all aspects of financial planning, including income tax and estate planning, retirement planning, investment allocation and risk management. 

Designed for You

  • This program is for accounting professionals who seek to become a certified public accountant.
  • This program is also for financial advisors preparing for the Certified Financial Planner exam. 
  • Choose a concentration in either accounting or financial planning.

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The RIC Advantage

89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.
>70%
of RIC students receive financial aid, w/ generous opportunities for scholarships, grants & work-study.

Our Accounting Faculty

Ensuring That You'll be Ready

Stephen Ramocki

Stephen Ramocki

“Our professional accountancy program has achieved milestones over the last several years, as its graduates have achieved high pass rates their first time taking the CPA exam. This clearly indicates the importance and success of this graduate program.”

A Field With High Growth Projections

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Sean Cote

Mr. Sean Cote

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