2019-2020
Bachelor of Science: Accounting
VCU
Community college:
Associate of Science: Business Administration (Northern Virginia Community College)
Associate degree
Program description
The major in accounting is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in accounting. This program will qualify graduates to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in Virginia. However, certification requires 150 hours of college credits. Most public accounting firms give hiring preference to applicants who have completed the full 150 hours prior to starting work.
Career opportunities
Accountants examine and prepare financial records. They are responsible for confirming accuracy, ensuring the records comply with local, state, and federal laws, and typically are called upon to make recommendations based on that financial data. There are several types of accountants:
1. Public accountants are generally employed by firms and serve as an independent third party to review and attest to other organizations' or individuals' financial documents. Public accountants often gain experience working with a variety of industries.
2. Private or Corporate accountants are employed by a company and typically develop management accounting expertise in their individual companies and industries.
3. Government accountants examine and prepare the financial records of various government agencies.
Bachelor-level job titles
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Bookkeeper
- Business Teacher
- Financial Analyst
- Loan Administrator
- Payroll Manager
- Tax Auditor
- Tax Examiner
- Tax Preparer
Graduate and professional level job titles
- Accounting Firm Partner
- Chief Financial Officer
- Director of Internal Audit
- Financial Controller
Contact information
Telephone: (804) 827-1349
Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu
VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist
Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638
Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
Apply Here.
Guaranteed transfer admission requirements
Completion of associate degree
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Degree requirements in Bulletin
Plan of study in Bulletin
Requirements
Highest level of math required
- MATH 200 or SCMA 212 or BUSN 212
- STAT 210 or SCMA 301
Science required
- Core only
Foreign language requirements
- No
Additional tuition/fees
- Yes
GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)
- 2.5 to declare major/2.5 in 300-400 ACCT classes to graduate
Transfer major map
2019-2020
Bachelor of Science: Accounting
Northern Virginia Community College (Associate of Science: Business Administration)
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MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Register for SDV 100
- Understand how you will fund your education by taking advantage of free Financial Aid counseling
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your ENG and MTH classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Schedule an appointment with your advisor or counselor each semester
- Cultivate relationships with your professors
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations
- Volunteer for service learning or community service projects
- Learn about the transfer admissions process by speaking with the VCU Transfer Admissions representative at NOVA
- Visit the VCU transfer admission webpage
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Attend diversity-focused events on campus
- Identify a mentor in a diversity organization
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Create Linkedln profile
- Get involved with a student or professional organization
- Browse careers related to accounting through the NOVA career planning system
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Take a career assessment through the NOVA career planning system
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
- Develop personal and career goals and create SMART steps for 2-3 "dream jobs"
- Build a resume
Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Meet with your academic advisor or counselor
- Continue to use tutoring resources
- Research scholarship opportunities and explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant
- Reflect on your academic preparation for VCU by completing the MINDSET Inventory
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options at VCU
- Attend diversity focused events on campus and in your community (i.e. international festival)
- Continue to partner with diversity leader/ facilitator/ mentor to move towards cultural competence
- Get involved with service-learning opportunities
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Speak with employers that visit campus throughout the year
- Acquire career related experience (e.g., job, internship, organization involvement)
- Run for leadership in your student organization
- If your GPA is 3.5 or higher, consider applying for the VCU Honors College
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Conduct informational interviews or shadow someone in a field of career interest
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition/fees as an upperclassman at VCU
- Take advantage of free Financial Aid counseling
Recommended courses
2019-2020
Bachelor of Science: Accounting
Northern Virginia Community College (Associate of Science: Business Administration)
| Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General education |
| MTH 161 | Precalculus I | MATH 141 | 3 | General education |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | BUSN 201 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | INFO 160, 161, 162 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| HIS elective | (Select 1): HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 122 | HIST | 3 | General education |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
| MTH 261 | Applied Calculus I | BUSN 212 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| Physical or Life Science w/ Lab | (Select 1): BIO 101, 102, CHM 101, 102, GOL 105, 106, PHY 101, 102, 150 | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| CST elective | (Select 1): CST 100, 110, 126 | BUSN 225 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| ITE 140 (sub. for BUS 280) | Spreadsheet Software | INFO 165 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | ACCT 203 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 211 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | (Select 1): ART 101, ART 102, MUS 121, PHI 101, REL 231 | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | (Select 1): CST 151, ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252 | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Physical or Life Science w/ Lab | (Select 1): BIO 101, 102, CHM 101, 102, GOL 105, 106, PHY 101, 102, 150 | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| ACC 212 | Principles of Accounting II | ACCT 204 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 210 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
| BUS 224 | Statistical Analysis for Business | SCMA 301 | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
| BUS 270 | Interpersonal Dynamics in the Business Organization | BUSN 2XX | 3 | Elective |
| Northern Virginia credits transferred to VCU | 61 | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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| BUSN 325 | Organizational Communication | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
| BUSN 499 | Business Knowledge Exam | 0 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
| FIRE 311 | Financial Management | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
| MGMT 303 | Creativity and Ideation | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
| MGMT 310 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
| MGMT 434 | Strategic Management (capstone) | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
| MKTG 301 | Marketing Principles | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
| ACCT 307 | Accounting Systems | 3 | Major |
| BUSN 323 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | Major |
| Select two of the following: INFO 320, SCMA 302, SCMA 303, SCMA 320 | 6 | Major | |
| Select one of the following: BUSN 400, BUSN 401, MGMT 319 | 3 | Major | |
| ACCT 301 | Tax Accounting Principles I | 3 | Major |
| ACCT 303 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | Major |
| ACCT 304 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | Major |
| ACCT 305 | Intermediate Accounting III | 3 | Major |
| ACCT 306 | Cost Accounting | 3 | Major |
| ACCT 406 | Auditing | 3 | Major |
| ACCT 408 | Data Analytics for Accountants | 3 | Major |
| Approved data analytics elective (select one): INFO 320, SCMA 303, SCMA 339, SCMA 430, SCMA 440 | 3 | Major | |
| Open elective | 3 | Elective | |
| Credits completed at VCU | 60 | ||
| Bachelor's degree total | 121 | ||