{"id":14469,"date":"2024-06-17T15:32:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T19:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=14469&#038;preview_id=14469"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:49:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:49:02","slug":"accounting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/accounting\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14469_ca8d62-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14469_ca8d62-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14469_ca8d62-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id14469_ca8d62-68 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14469_ca8d62-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14469_ca8d62-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14469_ca8d62-68 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14469_bdac77-d7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Earning an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting through Virginia Western can lead to stability amid job market fluctuations. The demand for individuals with accounting degrees has grown as senior members in the field enter retirement. With many positions no longer requiring a four-year degree, an AAS in Accounting will position you for direct employment upon completion. This program&#8217;s broad approach will prepare you for multiple roles in the modern workplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who should apply?<\/strong> Don&#8217;t be afraid of the name &#8212; accounting is much less math-intensive than you think. Anyone with a solid understanding of basic mathematics and interest in finance can thrive in an accounting role.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What kind of career can I expect?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning your AAS in Accounting will open the door to a variety of career opportunities. You will be prepared to fill traditional roles like bookkeeping for small businesses and payroll management for large corporations, to more modern roles like running cost analysis for manufacturing centers and digital tax preparation for national tax services. Many of these positions are not customer-facing and include flexible work-from-home options.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3455&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing the Accounting AAS degree program also awards students the Career Studies Certificate in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-professional-services\/business-communications\/\">Business Communications<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>This program is accredited by the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acbsp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/06\/ACBSP-Data-By-Programs.pdf\">Student Achievement Indicators for ACBSP Programs<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering an AAS program and interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western has entered into the following agreement specific to the Accounting program. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/transfer\/transfer-agreements\/\">Transfer Agreements page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bluefield State College:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/BSC-AASAccountingtoBS-BA.pdf\">AAS in Accounting to BS in Business Admin<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Credit for Prior Learning<\/h2>\r\nOur Credit for Prior Learning Program may award college credit for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom.\r\n\r\nExamples of Credit for Prior Learning include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Certifications and licensures<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Military and law enforcement training<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Work-based learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>National or institutional examinations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Workforce training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/get-started\/cpl\/\">Click here to learn more about Credit for Prior Learning<\/a>.\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15, .kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 h1, .kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 h2, .kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 h3, .kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 h4, .kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 h5, .kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14469_f6e799-15 feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">60<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ann Runyon<\/strong><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"arunyon@virginiawestern.edu\">arunyon@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-6212<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Webber W208<\/p>\n<p>B.S. &#8211; VPI &amp; SU, 1991<br \/>\nM.S. &#8211; VPI &amp; SU, 1992<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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