Accounting

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Department
Economics & Business Administration
Degree Type
Emphasis

Emphasis Requirements

Consists of 18 credits. Majors in business administration may pursue an emphasis in accounting. 6 credits from the emphasis may be applied to the requirements for the major.

Required Courses

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18

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 comply with Virginia Board of Accountancy eligibility rules, students should supplement the accounting emphasis with at least two of the following courses:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6-9
Total Credits
18

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.

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.