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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
(30 credits)

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting will prepare individuals to assume greater responsibility in the management of organizations and their accounting functions. Persons applying to sit for the CPA examination in Virginia must possess at least 150 credits of college education, including a baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by an accredited college or university. As part of the required 150 credits, applicants must have completed an accounting concentration or the equivalent—30 credits of accounting—plus an additional 24 credits in business courses other than accounting.

Students who intend to sit for the CPA exam outside Virginia should consult with officials in those jurisdictions for specific requirements.

The accounting certificate is available to those whose positions and goals require the knowledge and skills provided by the concentration, but who do not wish to pursue the MBA. Completion of the certificate requirements will not ensure acceptance into the MBA program, but courses could be applied to the Accounting concentration in the MBA program.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for the certificate, the applicant must submit the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  • Application for Admission;
  • Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable);
  • Nonrefundable application fee; and
  • Official transcript indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Required Courses (18 credits)

ACCT 201 Accounting for Managers (3 credits)
ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
ACCT 303 Business Law for Accountants (3 credits)
ACCT 304 Cost Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 305 Intermediate Accounting III (3 credits)

Elective Courses (12 credits to be selected)

ACCT 560 Auditing (3 credits)
ACCT 561 Advanced Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 562 Tax Income Procedure (3 credits)
ACCT 563 Corporation and Partnership Tax (3 credits)
ACCT 564 Accounting Information Systems (3 credits)
ACCT 565 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (3 credits)

Advising Guide - Effective Fall 2007