Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting

Associate of Applied Science
Southwest Virginia Community College

The demand for qualified personnel in accounting has significantly increased due to advances in technology and the increased complexity of the business environment. The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Accounting is designed for persons who seek full-time employment in an accounting field immediately upon completion of the degree. Persons seeking their first employment in an accounting position and those presently in accounting who are seeking to upgrade their skills may benefit from this curriculum. Additionally, most four-year colleges will accept many of the courses for transfer credit.

Outcomes

1. Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to the recording and reporting of business transactions. 2. Demonstrate introductory knowledge of the principles of financial accounting and, in particular, the accounting cycle through the recording of financial transactions and the preparation of financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3. Apply basic Managerial Accounting concepts, including costing systems, budgets, and cost-volume-profit analysis. 4. Apply ethical principles to solve accounting dilemmas. 5. Perform basic accounting functions using Excel. 6. Use QuickBooks in a business setting. 7. Process payroll manually. 8. Analyze individual taxpayer scenarios in order to prepare income tax returns, using the current Internal Revenue Code.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This degree can be completed entirely online. There is an internship in the fourth semester. Students are placed in organizations as close to home as possible. Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and basic algebra are required, which is covered in the first accounting class.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses ACC prefix courses should be taken in the order listed in the program. Each class builds, one on another.
Doing More With Your Degree Degree can be used to transfer to specific schools in our service region, fulfilling the requirements for Virginia's CPA exam.
Program Successes & Highlights 95% of students are placed in permanent jobs in the last semester of the program.
Related Programs & Certifications
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Bookkeeping
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Program Credit Requirements
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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 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.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting
65
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting
65
Plan GPA 203-01
65
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 203-01
17
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 48 credits may be applied to this program.
*** ITE 152Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ACC 124 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 211 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 212 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 215 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 221 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 222 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 231 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 232 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 241 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 261 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 290/299 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AST 117 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 155 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BUS 236 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
FIN 215 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humn/Fine Arts EEE (3 Cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 140 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MKT 170 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 154 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BUS 227 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Social Science Elective (3 Cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School No
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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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
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Bridgewater CollegeBusiness Administration Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Finance (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Management (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeAccounting (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Marketing (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 65 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting at Southwest Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $169 Per Credit $10,985 $0 $10,985 163.40 tuition per credit and 5.75 comprehensive fee per credit
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.