91ÖÆƬ³§ offers a Minor in Accounting. Accounting is often called the language of business because it provides the foundation for understanding and communicating financial information. 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Minor in Accounting equips students with essential skills through coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, operational auditing, fraud examination, and data analytics in accounting.
This program strengthens technical expertise while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For business students, an accounting minor enhances career opportunities, deepens financial insight, and offers a competitive edge in today’s dynamic marketplace.
Program Highlights
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You will be able to identify and work out accounting issues in financial and management accounting, tax, and accounting information systems
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You will be able to use things you learned in your business courses to answer accounting and business problems
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You will understand how information technology can influence accounting decisions
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You will be able to recognize and resolve accounting and business issues in a global setting
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You will be able to communicate an idea clearly in an oral presentation
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You will be able to identify and solve ethical issues in accounting
Careers
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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.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Requirements
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Prospective students may apply for admission to the program for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The A minor in accounting requires the completion of ACCT 305 with a grade of C or better and 6 hours of 300- and/or 400-level accounting courses. 
Transfer
At 91ÖÆƬ³§, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
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Cost
Estimated rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
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