Program Details

The AAS in Accounting 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. 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 Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) exam (if other education requirements are satisfied). The Bookkeeping certificate is designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge to keep a simple set of accounting books and/or to qualify for entry-level positions in bookkeeping and accounting. The CSC in Accounting provides students with the accounting courses needed to meet the requirements of the Virginia Board for Accountancy to sit for the CPA examination. The CSC in Accounting Information Security with Data Analytics helps prepare students for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam and prepares registered CPA’s for the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) exam.

Transfer Opportunities

Transfer is not the primary purpose of this credential; however, NOVA may have agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. In order to learn more about possible transfer opportunities please visit: https://www.nvcc.edu/transfer/. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to discuss their options and plans.

Credit for Prior Learning

Northern Virginia Community College accepts industry-standard certifications, credentials and/or professional courses for credit. Broadly, licenses, credentials and/or certifications must be current and valid for consideration. For more information regarding the status of the certification and its eligibility for credit, please see an advisor or faculty members in the discipline area that awards CPL credit.

The most current information can be found here for CPL: Certifications and Credentials.

Program Degrees and Certificates

• Accounting, A.A.S.
• Accounting, C.S.C.
• Accounting Information Security with Data Analytics, C.S.C.
• Bookkeeping, Certificate