Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

By meeting the following criteria, you are guaranteed admission into the University of Lynchburg. This agreement does not guarantee your enrollment in any specific major.

• Graduate from a transfer-oriented degree program at a Virginia community college
• Graduate with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Submit an official transcript showing completion of the associate degree

Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors (Transfer Tools) and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors (Resource Center).

Important Links & Dates:

• Transfer Information: https://www.lynchburg.edu/undergraduate-admission/for-applicants/transfe...
• Apply by July 31 for Fall semester
• Apply by December 19 for Spring semester
• Admission Application: https://www.lynchburg.edu/undergraduate-admission/for-applicants/how-to-...
• Financial Aid: https://www.lynchburg.edu/undergraduate-admission/financial-aid/
• FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Apply at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider 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. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org
• Connect with an advisor at your community college and University of Lynchburg within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Accounting is the backbone of all business decisions. It provides the basis on which resources within an organization are utilized and allocated. In the complex economic environment, accounting is how you navigate the financial landscapes in the private and public sectors. Accounting isn’t just crunching numbers; it’s about understanding and influencing how you drive economic activity. At the University of Lynchburg, the accounting major is designed to offer both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the accounting profession.
• We’ll give you an in-depth knowledge of accounting so you have the tools to help businesses thrive and grow. As an accountant, you’ll provide valuable insights to improve financial efficiency, reduce risks, and help steer strategic decision-making. Accounting skills also equip you to confront financial challenges, adapt to regulatory changes, and harness opportunities in the evolving business environment.
• Our program empowers you with technical knowledge, complemented by the ability to apply this knowledge with skill and sound judgment. By undertaking this program, you’ll develop abilities in financial analysis, strategic cost management, taxation, auditing, and more. The curriculum also encourages the use of the latest technology, facilitating a comprehensive and contemporary understanding of the field.

What Is the Impact on My Degree of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Fulfills the majority of DELL General Education courses. DELL 400W: Senior-Year Seminar is still required.
• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Lynchburg does not differentiate between an Associate degree earned through a Dual Enrollment program and one earned in attendance at a VCCS institution.
• Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, CLEP, and DANTES are evaluated for credit.
• Catalog Year: Catalog year is determined by the first semester attended at the University of Lynchburg.

Is This College Right For Me?

• University of Lynchburg (known as Lynchburg College until 2018) is a small, private university in Lynchburg, Virginia offering more than 100 academic programs including master’s and doctoral level degrees.
• Lynchburg is a welcome and inclusive community open to all students seeking to be an active part of engaged learning, developing mentoring relationships with faculty, participating in student life and community service on and off campus in an effort to be responsible citizens now and in the future.
• Scholarships and financial aid are awarded to all students and are often equal to the cost of attending a public university.
• Recognized as one of forty colleges that change lives in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” which has brought national recognition to UL, we are also recognized in US News & World Report and Princeton Review.

Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree satisfies the majority of your DELL 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 the University of Lynchburg?
• Up to 76 credits are eligible for transfer at the University of Lynchburg? Priority will be given to major courses, minor courses, and general education courses covered from transfer credit.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Common careers include the following:

• Forensic Accountant: $78,000
• Financial Analyst: $96,220
• Environmental Analyst: $74,478
• Personal Financial Advisor: $95,390
• Actuary/Risk Manager: $177,000
• Anti-Money Laundering Officer: $96,131
• Management Accountant: $78,000
• Cost Estimator: $71,200
• Commodities Trader: $140,238
• GAO Auditor: $76,857

Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

What our accounting graduates are doing:

• Auditor, Reporting and Standards Department, Commonwealth of Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts
• Director, Snead, Williams, and Mayhew PLLC
• Principal, Kearney & Company
• Chief financial officer, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin P.C.
• Senior manager, Kearney & Company
• Staff accountant, RL Lovelace and Associates
• Finance director, Harris Williams Business Assurance & Advisory
• Services partner, Keiter Controller, BWX Technologies Inc.
• Senior auditor, Webster Bank
• Partner, Kearney & Company, Alexandria, Virginia
• Junior staff accountant, Yount, Hyde, & Barbour, CPAs
• Senior manager, Brown Edwards
• Senior manager in fiduciary investments, Scotia Wealth Management, The Bahamas

What Are My Chances for Getting Accepted?

Any prospective student applying to the University of Lynchburg who meets the GAA criteria will automatically be accepted. Students who do not fall under the GAA agreement will still be accepted if their GPA is at least 2.0.

Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• The accounting profession isn’t just about numbers; it’s about finding the story those numbers tell and using that information to drive decision-making. Accountants are sought after in virtually every industry, from technology and entertainment to healthcare and government. The diversity of career paths for accounting majors is vast, and the compensation for these roles is equally appealing.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

No additional requirements, but an internship is highly recommended.