The Grossman School of Business at UVM continues to rank among the nation's strongest accounting programs, earning recognition in the latest National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Candidate Performance Report.
Based on 2025 CPA Exam results, the accounting program at the Grossman School of Business at UVM earned the distinction of being #1 in New England among institutions with 10 or more CPA candidates. Nationally, UVM ranked 28th among 848 U.S. institutions, placing the program in the Top 3% in the country. Among mid-sized accounting programs serving 21 to 60 CPA candidates, UVM ranked #7 in the nation.
The results mark another milestone in a long tradition of excellence: 2025 is the 15th consecutive year that UVM has ranked among the Top 40 mid-sized accounting programs in the United States.
A Legacy of Consistent Achievement
While rankings vary from year to year, UVM's continued presence among the nation's highest-performing accounting programs reflects a sustained commitment to student success and professional preparation.
The CPA Exam is one of the most rigorous professional credentialing exams in business, serving as a key benchmark for future Certified Public Accountants. For 15 consecutive years, UVM graduates have achieved results that place them among the nation's leading mid-sized accounting programs. The success reflects a distinctive approach that combines rigorous accounting education, close faculty mentorship, personalized support, and a focus on preparing students for professional practice rather than simply teaching to an exam.
“The accounting program at the Grossman School of Business at UVM provides a strong foundation in accounting within a supportive and nurturing environment. Faculty don't teach to the exam. We prepare students for success as accounting professionals. Our students bring that foundation to life through their hard work, dedication, and commitment, as evidenced by the program's long-standing CPA Exam success.”
- Suzanne Lowensohn, Associate Professor and Director, Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program
Preparing Future Accounting Leaders
The Grossman School of Business and its Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program prepare students to enter a profession that continues to evolve in response to new technologies, regulatory changes, and business challenges. Through close faculty mentorship, experiential learning opportunities, and a strong emphasis on professional readiness, students gain the skills needed to make an immediate impact in the workplace.
For alumni like Kyle Reynolds '15, Master of Accountancy (MAcc) '18, that preparation helped create a strong foundation for professional success.
“I took classes with Professor Barb Arel as both an undergraduate and MAcc student. Those experiences helped shape my interest in accounting, and having a faculty member I could simply stop by and talk with is something I will value forever. ... Coming out of the MAcc program, really knowing what I needed to do to pass the CPA exam and get kickstarted on my career was very important.”
– Kyle Reynolds '15, Master of Accountancy (MAcc) '18, Senior Manager, Accounting and Assurance, BST Gallagher Flynn LLP her Flynn
The latest NASBA results reinforce the strength of the Grossman School of Business at UVM's approach to accounting education: combining rigorous academics, meaningful faculty engagement, and professional preparation that equips graduates to excel on the CPA Exam and throughout their careers.
By the Numbers
Top 3% nationally for CPA Exam performance
#28 among 848 U.S. institutions
#7 among mid-sized programs (21-60 candidates)
#1 in New England
15 consecutive years ranked among the Top 40 mid-sized programs
As the Grossman School of Business celebrates another year of national recognition, the results tell a larger story: a sustained commitment to excellence and a track record of preparing graduates for long-term professional success.
