Accounting

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Department
Economics & Business Administration
Degree Type
Concentration

Concentration Requirements

Consists of 18 credit hours. Majors in business administration may pursue a concentration in accounting. The concentration consists of 18 core credits.  Six credits from the concentration may be applied to the requirements for the major. 

Required Courses

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18

Specializations

To comply with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) rules for candidates sitting for the CPA exam, students should supplement the accounting concentration with selection of the Business Analysis and Reporting or Tax Compliance and Planning Specialization.

Business Analysis & Reporting Specialization:

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Sub-Total Credits
6

Tax Compliance & Planning Specialization

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Sub-Total Credits
6

Majors pursuing careers in public accounting: To sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in Virginia, the Virginia Board of Accountancy requires candidates to accumulate these minimums:

120 credit hours in a baccalaureate degree that includes: 30 credit hours of accounting courses, and 24 credit hours of (non-accounting) business courses.

To become a licensed CPA in Virginia, the Virginia Board of Accountancy requires candidates to complete 150 credit hours of education, plus the full-time equivalent of one year of relevant accounting experience. Candidates may also complete requirements for CPA licensure in Virginia with a bachelor’s degree, two years of professional experience, and passage of the CPA Exam.

CPA licensing requirements vary by state. If you plan to pursue CPA licensure outside Virginia, please visit that state's Board of Accountancy website for that state's requirements.