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La`akea Fujita recently received the Minority Accounting Scholarship from the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA).

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An accounting major can prepare you for a wide variety of careers in business. Whether you are interested in a  career in public accounting, business management, finance or any number of other business opportunities, as an accounting major at 91´óÉñ you will challenge yourself and thrive as you gain the accounting skills you need to succeed. 

100% of 91´óÉñ accounting students who sit for the CPA exam pass. 91´óÉñ ranks second in Virginia with a first-time pass rate more than 20% above the national average.

  • Why study accounting at 91´óÉñ?
    • Step out into an intercultural setting
    • Take a closer look at sustainability and stewardship in decision-making
    • Collaborate on original research with faculty with industry experience
    • Learn by doing in off-campus internships
    • Understand and lead others in teams, honing communication and financial skills
    • Learn from professors who’ve lived and worked internationally – and who will invest time in you

    Add a concentration in finance to prepare for careers in banking, investment and financial analysis.

     
  • Student opportunities and internships
    • Real-world internships in local accounting firms will give you an opportunity to put what you learn in the classroom into practice.
    • Students regularly attend the Mennonite Economic Development Association convention and participate in the case competition. 
    • Strengthen the local community through the student-run investment club, which shares earnings with local community organizations and charities.
    • Seniors who apply for the will have the GMAT requirement waived. 
  • Affordability
    • 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
    • The average assistance package is over $37,000
    • Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year

    Financial aid packages often include:

    Learn more by contacting  91´óÉñ's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.

Career Options

100% of 91´óÉñ accounting students who sit for the CPA exam pass. 91´óÉñ ranks second in Virginia with a first-time pass rate more than 20% above the national average.

The above data was drawn from and is intended for informational purposes only.

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Courses

The accounting major consists of the following courses for a total of 58 SH:

  • ACTG 221 Financial Accounting - 3  
  • ACTG 222 Managerial Accounting - 3  
  • *ACTG 321 Intermediate Accounting I - 3  
  • *ACTG 322 Intermediate Accounting II - 3  
  • *ACTG 341 Cost Accounting - 3  
  • *ACTG 421 Federal Income Tax - 3 
  • *ACTG 422 Intermediate Accounting III - 3 
  • *ACTG 432 Advanced Accounting - 2 
  • *ACTG 433 Nonprofit and Governmental Accounting - 2 
  • *ACTG 451 Auditing - 3 
  • BUAD 101 Business at 91´óÉñ - 3 
  • BUAD 221 Principles of Management - 3 
  • BUAD 301 Quantitative Decision Making - 3 
  • BUAD 411 Business Law - 3  
  • CIS 211 Spreadsheet and Data Management - 1 
  • CIS 251 Management Information Systems - 3 
  • ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics - 3 
  • ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 
  • FIN 440 Financial Management - 3 
  • MKTG 201 Principles of Marketing - 3  
  • STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics - 2

Becoming a CPA

Virginia requires 120 semester hours to sit for the CPA exam, however, you must have 150 semester hours to be licensed as a CPA.

Most graduates do not qualify to take the exam until they finish more courses. 91´óÉñ has an agreement with the masters program at nearby James Madison University that allows for completion of these additional credit hours. The graduate entrance exam ( GMAT) is waived for 91´óÉñ students graduating with a degree in accounting. We also encourage accounting majors to complete a masters program to fulfill the requirements and become a CPA.

The accounting major consists of the courses in the box above for a total of 58 SH.