Accounting BS
Develop skills you can count on for a career you’ll appreciate.
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The benefits of an accounting degree really add up!
Whether you’re interested in an entry-level accounting job or advancing your education to become a CPA (the gold standard in the profession) our Bachelor of Science in accounting is an asset that’s sure to increase in value.
In-Demand Careers
- Certified Public Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- External Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Financial Examiner
- Corporate Accountant
Why Accounting? | Why Our Program?
- Accountants earn nearly double the median wage of all occupations and can expect above-average job growth.
- RIC’s flexible BS in accounting curriculum offers in-person, online and hybrid classes.
- Specialized electives support a variety of career paths in accounting and other finance-related professions.
- Topics covered include: auditing, business law, macroeconomics, fraud examination, business statistics and management.
Our nationally recognized program offers a top-notch education at an outstanding value taught by faculty who have real-world business experience.
Our Accounting Faculty
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Dr. Lisa B. Church
- Associate Professor
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Mr. Sean Cote
- Assistant Professor
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Dr. Jeanne Haser-Lafond
- Associate Professor
![Susan Weiss](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2024-07/susan-weiss-360x460-headshot.jpg?itok=yD0ZfPkJ)
Dr. Susan F. Weiss
- Associate Professor
Hear from a Student
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Kevin Barbosa
“I interned at Hasbro, working alongside professional tax accountants. I now feel confident about the career choice I made. I now know that I can do the work and do it well. I don’t have to wonder when I graduate if I can be successful.”
Supporting Our Students
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RIC supports its students from the day they enroll to the day they land that first job.
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School of Business
We prepare students to lead boldly in business and industry.
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