Requirements for a Major in Accounting
Bachelor of Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 111 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 113 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| ECON 201 & ECON 202 | Principles of Economics-Micro and Principles of Economics-Macro | 6 |
| BUSN 111 | Foundations in Business | 3 |
| BUSN 313 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| or BUSN 343 | Operations Management | |
| ACCT 221 | Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 222 | Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 321 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 322 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BUSN 336 | Financial Management | 3 |
| CSCI 106 | Exploring Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| Select five of the following approved electives: | 15 | |
| Cost Accounting | ||
| Auditing | ||
| Tax Accounting | ||
| Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting | ||
| Financial Investigations /Forensic Accounting | ||
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Advanced Accounting | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Accounting | ||
| Internship in Accounting (Unpaid) | ||
or ACCT 457 | Internship in Accounting (Paid) | |
| Taxation of Business Entities | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |
No more than 3-hours of internship or field study credit can be counted on the accounting major.
Students are urged to begin planning in the first semester of the freshman year, commencing course work no later than the fall of the sophomore year. Care must be exercised in planning course schedules as some classes are not offered every year. Note: Students considering graduate studies in accounting, business, or economics are strongly encouraged to complete MATH 131 Calculus I.
Students interested in taking the CPA exam need to work with their advisors early in their studies to make sure that they meet the education requirements to sit for the exam. Education requirements vary by state. Students considering pursuing the CPA designation in Virginia should include ACCT 367 Auditing, ACCT 372 Tax Accounting, and ACCT 385 Accounting Information Systems in their accounting electives. Additionally, we recommend that students consider taking econometrics to prepare for increasing demands for proficiency in data analytics in the accounting profession. Other business coursework may be required to sit for the exam.
A student who majors in Accounting may not also major in Business.