{"id":6,"date":"2021-03-10T16:49:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T21:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/msac-test\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-07-02T09:38:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:38:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/msac\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ramapo College, through the Anisfield School of Business, offers a 30 credit M.S. in Accounting (MSAC) program that prepares students to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and effective professionals in accounting and control functions in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is accomplished through a comprehensive learning experience in both advanced accounting and CPA exam preparation. Students in combination with previous credits from their bachelor\u2019s degrees will attain the 150 credits required for CPA licensure, and the professional preparation to excel in today\u2019s complex and rapidly changing financial reporting environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MSAC graduates will possess an in-depth understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles that will enable them to appropriately identify financial problems and employ the applicable research skills necessary to provide effective solutions to improve business practices. Our graduates will also develop skills that are necessary to accurately identify current emerging domestic and international issues in the accounting profession. 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From inquiry to graduation, we provide you with 1-on-1 attention, academic and career guidance and advisement, and experiences that will enable you to be a better prepared leader in your field.<\/p>\n<p>I invite you to watch the video below and please contact me with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>-Connie Crawford, Director of the MSAC Program<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 btn-col\"><a title=\"Apply Now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/admissions\/apply\/#grad\">Apply Now <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 btn-col\"><a title=\"Upcoming Events\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upcoming Events <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 btn-col\"><a title=\"Request Information\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/register\/?id=264501f6-a2da-4afd-a8e8-08835dca21da\">Request Information <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/547540537?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"M.S. 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