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Coleman D. Ross

Education

Following my retirement in 1999, I returned to school – initially to work toward a master's degree in economics. I subsequently expanded that to a second master's degree program and several professional designation programs. I completed the first of my master's degree programs in May 2006 and the second one in September 2008.

I had begun my public accounting career in 1965, immediately out of college, and regretted not having had the chance to pursue an MBA degree. While an MBA degree seemed unnecessary in retirement, the challenge of additional learning didn't. During my Price Waterhouse career, I had also completed other industry-specific and managerial-related education and professional designation programs to enhance service to my clients. Some of those are included in this section; others are included in the Professional Designations section.

Bachelor's and Master's Degrees

	BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Concentration in Accounting 1965 – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
	MA – Master of Arts Major in Economics 2006 – Trinity College
	MSFS — Master of Science in Financial Services 2008 – The American College

Other Post-Graduate Education

	Kenan-Flagler Business School Advanced Management Program 1994 – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
	Advanced Diploma in Insurance 2005 – The Chartered Insurance Institute
	Graduate School of Banking Certificate 1984 – Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University

Education Focused on Directorships

	CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight 2020 – Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute and National Association of Corporate Directors
	Cyber Risk Management Certificate 2021 – Insurance Institute of America
	Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Financial and Accounting Professionals Certificate 2019 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	COSO Enterprise Risk Management Certificate 2021 – Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
	Fundamentals of ESG Certificate 2023 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	Certificate of Director Education 2008 – National Association of Corporate Directors
	Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate 2021 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	Investment Foundation Certificate 2016 – CFA Institute
	Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals Certificate 2020 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	Not-for-Profit Certificate II 2018 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	Not-for-Profit Certificate I 2015 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Education Focused on
Personal Financial Planning

	Investment Planning Certificate 2024 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	Retirement Planning Certificate 2023 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	Estate Planning Certificate 2022 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	Risk Management and Insurance Plannng Certificate 2022 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	Personal Financial Planning Practical Applications Certificate 2024 – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

High School

High School Diploma 1961 – Pleasant Garden High School

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