Accounting Concentration (30 credits)

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Students concentrating in accounting take courses that provide both technical instruction and a managerial perspective relevant to a career in accounting. The accounting concentration is designed to prepare students to be professional accountants in industry, government, or public practice. Students who complete the requirements for a concentration in accounting meet the specified content requirements to take the Virginia Certified Public Accountant examination. Students need a total of 150 credit hours to be certified in Virginia as a public accountant. A five-year BSBA and MBA program is available for students who want to graduate with 150 credit hours.

Requirements:

ACCT 340 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 credits
ACCT 341 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 credits
ACCT 342 - Cost Accounting 3 credits
ACCT 344 - Tax Accounting I 3 credits
ACCT 346 - Intermediate Accounting III 3 credits
ACCT 442 - Auditing 3 credits

Select four of the following for a total of 12 credits:

ACCT 345 - Tax Accounting II 3 credits
ACCT 350 - Principles of Fraud Examinations 3 credits
ACCT 441 - Accounting Theory 3 credits
ACCT 443 - Governmental Not-For-Profit and Advanced Accounting 3 credits
ACCT 445 - Law for Accountants 3 credits
ACCT 495 - Special Topics 1-3 credits