Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly serves as the Michael A. Ruane Professor of Accountancy and Director of the Ethics in Business Education Program at Providence College's School of Business. His career spans academia and practical ethics integration in accounting education.

Educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Connecticut (2004)
• M.B.A. in Accounting, New York University (1985)
• B.S. in Management, U.S. Coast Guard Academy (1979)

Dr. Kelly's research centers on business ethics within accounting contexts, with particular focus on moral reasoning, workplace fraud in gambling industries, and digital ethics challenges like cyberslacking. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for auditors and educators.

Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate evolving research trajectories from classical accounting ethics toward contemporary digital and social media ethics, while maintaining strong connections to gambling industry implications and religious leadership principles. His interdisciplinary approach connects accounting standards with broader societal ethical challenges.

Grant activities reveal sustained collaboration with PwC on curriculum development, including ethics integration projects (2011-2012, 2013-2014) and sustainability initiatives, plus Rhode Island-focused gambling revenue research (2015-2016) through the College & University Research Collaborative.