Accounting, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 52.0399

NOVA Code: 2030

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO

Purpose: The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the accounting field or for those presently in accounting who wish to increase their knowledge and update their skills. Job opportunities include accounting trainee, accounting technician, junior accountant, and accountant.

NOVA’s A.A.S. in Accounting is excellent for those interested in the organization and reporting of financial data. Upon completion of the program, students can take an additional three courses for the Accounting Career Studies Certificate, and then are eligible to proceed to the CPA exam (if other education requirements are satisfied). Contact the Virginia Board of Accountancy for all education requirements.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a strong background in basic arithmetic.

Two Years

1st Semester

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3 CR.)
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (3 CR.)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
ITE 115 - Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II (3 CR.)
ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting (3 CR.)
CST 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 CR.) OR
CST 227 - Business and Professional Communication (3 CR.)
ECO 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Application (3 CR.)
ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software I (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

ACC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I (3 CR.)
ACC 231 - Cost Accounting I (3 CR.)
ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I (3 CR.)
BUS 241 - Business Law I (3 CR.)
ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

ACC 222 - Intermediate Accounting II (3 CR.)
ACC 241 - Auditing I (3 CR.)
BUS 200 - Principles of Management (3 CR.)
BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics (3 CR.)
FIN 215 - Financial Management (3 CR.)
PHI 220 - Ethics (3 CR.)

Total 18 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Accounting: 64 credits

Upon the completion of this program, students may consider the Accounting Career Studies Certificate . Additional courses needed are as follows: ACC 219, ACC 262 , and ACC 230 .