Accounting, CPA Eligibility
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, 100% Online
24 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Accounting?
Discover the essential courses required by the Virginia Board of Accountancy, to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Transition from any bachelor's degree to CPA readiness with our comprehensive program tailored for aspiring accountants.
- Connect with our dedicated Accounting faculty advisors to tailor your course selection and navigate the pathway to CPA eligibility.
- Be well prepared to ace the CPA Exam through essential courses required by the Virginia Board of Accountancy, to become a CPA.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Accounting, CPA Eligibility program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Our comprehensive curriculum opens doors to various government and private sector positions. Stay ahead in a rapidly expanding business and industry landscape, where qualified accounting professionals are in high demand.
Upon successful completion of our program, you'll meet the accounting educational requirements to sit for the Virginia CPA exam.
Students must obtain the following from one or more accredited institutions:
- At least 120 semester hours of college courses
- Baccalaureate or higher degree
- 24 semester hours of business courses
- Accounting concentration or equivalent or 24 semester hours of accounting courses
Tailored exclusively for the CPA exam, our program aligns with the specific requirements set by the Virginia Board of Accountancy, providing you with targeted and relevant knowledge.
Envision yourself doing something more, work toward it, and you will get there!
Dannita Trice
2007 Graduate, Director of Engagement and Operations at Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance
Class Highlights
ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting
Discover how computers transform accounting practices through hands-on applications that give you an immediate edge in today's business world.
ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I
Examine the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and related entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting.
ACC 241 - Auditing I
Explore the techniques of investigating, interpreting, and appraising accounting records and assertions.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: This program provides students with the accounting coursework required by the Virginia Board of Accountancy to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: These accounting courses may fulfill accounting requirements for various positions in government and the private sector.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Select appropriate methods and apply judgment to evaluate accounting information and make informed and logical business decisions.
- To be eligible to take the CPA exam in Virginia, students must complete 24 semester hours of accounting coursework, including courses in accounting information systems, auditing, financial accounting and taxation (referred to as Core Accounting Courses).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
PROGRAM NOTES: Students entering this program must have successfully completed Principles of Accounting I and II (ACC 211–212). Because the CPA exam is computer-based, students should be proficient in using computers, including Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Students are encouraged to consult with their Accounting faculty advisor prior to enrolling in courses.
CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES: To meet the educational requirements to sit for the Virginia CPA exam, candidates must obtain the following from one or more accredited institutions:
- At least 120 semester hours of college coursework
- A baccalaureate or higher degree
- An accounting concentration or its equivalent
Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA) requires the following:
- A minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting coursework, including courses in auditing, financial accounting, accounting information systems, and taxation
- A minimum of 24 semester hours in business coursework (up to six hours of accounting courses beyond the 24 required for accounting may count toward this requirement)
Students may complete the 24 business credit hours required by the VBOA at Reynolds. Please consult your faculty advisor for recommended course selections.
