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Associate of Applied Science
Northern Virginia Community College
Program Details
Accounting, A.A.S.
Associate of Applied ScienceAccounting, A.A.S.
Northern Virginia Community College
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.
This degree 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.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a strong background in basic arithmetic. |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
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Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Accounting, A.A.S.
64
Accounting, AAS
64
2030 Plan GPA/Cum GPA 2025-26
64
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 48 credits may be applied to this program.
SDV Requirement
1
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Requirements
6
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST Requirement
3
CST 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH Requirement
3
MTH 154
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE Requirements
6
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 140
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PHI Requirement
3
PHI 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ECO Requirement
3
ECO 150
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
FIN Requirement
3
FIN 215
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC Requirement
24
ACC 211
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 212
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 215
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 221
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 222
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 231
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 241
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 261
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS Requirements
12
BUS 100
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 241
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript, https://www.nvcc.edu/cro/transfercredit/index.html |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | NOVA strives to provide students with opportunities to receive credit for prior learning while still maintaining the integrity of our academic programs. Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional. ways; https://www.nvcc.edu/prior-learning/ |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
43891
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market; We also offer courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. In fact, NOVA has guaranteed admission agreements with more than 40 colleges and universities for students who meet specific requirements. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.nvcc.edu/gaa/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Germanna Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management-Marketing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Management with a Specialization in Human Resource | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Management with a Specialization in Marketing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management with a Specialization in Admin Support | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Graphic Imaging Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Automotive Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Project Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Marketing Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Warehousing and Distribution Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Electronic Commerce Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate Applied Science Degree in Business Management with Information Technology Specialization | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Project Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Digital Marketing Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management - General Business | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Marketing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management - Hardware and Software Support | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management - Computer Support Specialist | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AAS Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management - Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management - Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Management (Maritime Logistics) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Management (Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management and Leadership | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Bridgewater College | Business Administration Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Finance (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Management (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Marketing (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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Cost To Complete