Program Details

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Bachelor of Business Administration

Roanoke College

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If 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 following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center.

Roanoke College General Transfer Guide

If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

At Roanoke, an accounting degree makes you aware of the ways you can maintain accurate, up-to-date financial business practices.

This includes a focus on methods of compilation, verification, supervision, revision, examination, recording, designing and reporting for both individuals and businesses. Accounting can prepare you for specialization in one of the following areas of accounting: public, corporate, tax, cost, government, budget and audit.

Outcomes

1) Financial Reporting: Demonstrate the ability to prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

2)Managerial Accounting: Apply managerial accounting concepts to support business decision-making, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation.

3)Taxation: Understand the principles of federal income taxation for individuals and businesses, and apply tax regulations to prepare tax returns and tax planning strategies.

4) Auditing: Identify the principles and practices of auditing, including the planning, execution, and reporting phases of an audit.

5) Ethics in Accounting: Evaluate ethical issues and dilemmas in accounting and finance, and apply ethical decision-making frameworks.

6) Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to solve complex accounting problems and make informed decisions.

7) Communication Skills: Effectively communicate financial information, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.

8) Regulatory Environment: Understand the regulatory environment governing accounting practices, including the role of organizations like the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

9) Global Perspective: Analyze the impact of global business practices and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) on financial reporting

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	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 Roanoke College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If 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.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Roanoke College and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
New River Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Between Roanoke College and the Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Courses completed as part of an associate's degree or general education certificate will be evaluated by our Registrar at admission, and appropriate transfer credits will be awarded. Nearly all general education requirements can be completed with transfer credits. Transferrable courses from an accredited college or university will apply to general education, major, and graduation requirements. UCGS and Passport courses will all transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Transferrable courses from an accredited college or university taken as dual enrollment while in high school will apply to general education, major, and graduation requirements. Up to three additional World Language courses can satisfy the language requirement. UCGS and Passport courses will all transfer.
Credit for Prior Learning	In general, Roanoke does not offer credit for prior learning outside of higher education coursework. Military training transcripted by an accredited institution of higher education is accepted.
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: Roanoke College

College Level Information

Transfer Center

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Transfer Admission Application

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Transfer Student Aid

Financial Aid for Transfer Students

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Number of Transfer Students

182

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

The average enrolled transfer student has a college transfer GPA of 3.12, and 58% of transfer applicants are admitted.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Roanoke has about 2000 students, mostly undergraduates. Classes are small, averaging 16 students, with a real commitment to teaching and supporting students. Expect close personal interactions with faculty and staff members who get to know you. Active athletic and recreational opportunities are part of the college as are a wide range of student clubs and activities.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. VCCS transfer students may choose a catalog from the two years prior to their first term of attendance if desired.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year for freshmen is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Expected transfer students should notify the admissions office as soon as possible, so we can provide advice on courses which will transfer.

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
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 Science Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Management - Small Business Management Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
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
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Business Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Criminal Justice, A.A.S	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
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 Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Business Administration	4-Year	In-Person
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online, In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BA in Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia State University	B.S. in Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Accountancy	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Accounting-BSBA	Bachelor	BS in Business Admin.	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Marymount University	Accounting (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Business Administration Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S. in Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Regent University	B.S. in Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
Virginia Commonwealth University	Accounting, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Accounting, Bachelor of Science (online)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Online
Averett University	Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Science in Business Administration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Emory & Henry University	Accounting (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	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	Accounting (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Marketing (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BBA in Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Business Administration	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management, Major in Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, Major in Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Business Administration Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
13-2011.00	Accountants and Auditors	Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2022.00	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2031.00	Budget Analysts	Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
13-2041.00	Credit Analysts	Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2061.00	Financial Examiners	Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2054.00	Financial Risk Specialists	Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2081.00	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2082.00	Tax Preparers	Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Cost To Complete

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 134 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Roanoke College These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 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	$18,560	Per Semester	$148,480	$0	$148,480	This list price is for full time enrollment, per semester. Almost all students receive financial aid, creating a lower net price. The most recent average net price in our federal report is $13,847 per semester.
Fees
Technology Fee	$433	Per Semester	$3,464	0	$3,464	For students living on campus, this fee increases to $582.
Student Activity Fee	$355	Per Semester	$2,840	0	$2,840	For full time students, per semester
Wellness Fee	$107	Per Semester	$856	0	$856

*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.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional fees
- Additional fees may include: $150 one time orientation fee, $150 parking fee per year.

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.