Program Details
Accounting (BS)
Bachelor of ScienceMarymount University
Students earning a Bachelor of Science in accounting degree will gain both a breadth of knowledge in core business fields as well as the depth of knowledge in accounting required for them to successfully enter the professional accounting field. Students will complete a 58-credit interdisciplinary business core that provides an overview of the primary business functions and 24 credits of specialized accounting coursework. This program of study seeks to prepare students to be qualified to sit for the CPA exam, which is a credential required by accounting firms for managerial positions in the field.
Program Credit Requirements

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.
Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Marymount University 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.
Program Overview & Guidance

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

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
Credit for Prior Learning | Marymount participates in a number of programs that award credit to students for achievement or work experience. See Other Credit-Acquisition Opportunities in our university catalog (https://marymount.edu/catalogs/) for more information. |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | At Marymount, we understand that the path to a four-year degree is not always straigh. Deciding to transfer is a big decision, and Marymount is here to help. As a transfer-friendly university, we offer transfer visit days and an online database to check which of your credits will transfer. We encourage you to visit campus to learn why more than 250 students transfer to Marymount annually. With transfer merit scholarships and guaranteed housing for transfer strudent, we invite you to connect with our team to learn more about our inclusive community in Arlington, Virginia. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students apply as a regular transfer applicant |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level |
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Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration - Spec in Business Information Tech | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management - Small Business Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Accountancy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Project Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Digital Marketing Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Richard Bland College | Associate of Science-Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Radford University | BBA in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Business Administration | 4-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Old Dominion University | Accounting-BSBA | Bachelor | BS in Business Admin. | 4-Year |
Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Science Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
James Madison University | Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Business Administration | 4-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
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 |
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 |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Accounting, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year |
Germanna Community College | Business Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Northern Virginia Community College | Accounting, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Northern Virginia Community College | Business Management, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Northern Virginia Community College | Business Administration, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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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 |