BA/BS in Accounting and Related Services

The accounting major leads to a Bachelor of Science and prepares students for professional careers or further study. It is designed to help students meet the requirements for sitting the Uniform CPA Examination in Virginia. Courses include accounting principles, taxation, auditing, mergers and acquisitions, ethics and business law. Career services assist with networking, and students present panels to business professionals. Alumni have joined major accounting firms, and an accounting minor is also offered to students in other programs. The curriculum blends technical accounting skills with ethics and legal knowledge, giving graduates a base for public accounting, corporate finance, government audit roles or graduate study. Faculty and career staff connect students with internships and employers, and the program's alumni network offers examples of the paths open to graduates after completing the degree.