Accounting Major
September 18, 2014 2025-02-16 16:22Accounting Major
Build a Strong Financial Foundation
Accounting Major
Accounting is the backbone of business decisions.
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
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.
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
- Accounting (BA)
What Jobs Can I Get With an Accounting Degree?
Embarking on a journey as an accounting major from Lynchburg opens a myriad of exciting and profitable career avenues across a multitude of sectors. Accountants are the bedrock of any successful organization, providing essential services that offer stability, security, and potential for growth. The dynamic and diverse nature of the accounting profession allows you to select from a variety of job roles, each bearing its own unique set of skills and attributes.
With an accounting degree, you don’t just get a job; you open up opportunities to shape your future. Whether you’re passionate about investigating financial discrepancies or forecasting economic trends, there’s an accounting job that perfectly aligns with your career aspirations.
A World of Opportunities: Career Choices and Salaries in Accounting
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.
Here are some potential career paths of an accounting major, along with their median annual salaries:
- 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
The ever-evolving field of accounting continues to adapt to changes in technology, regulation, and business practices. This dynamism offers a wealth of opportunities for growth and advancement for accounting professionals. In an increasingly complex and globalized business landscape, the demand for well-educated and skilled accountants remains high. Your accounting degree from Lynchburg is more than just a stepping stone to your first job—it’s the key to a successful and fulfilling career.
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
Kevin Arrington ’98 MAcc, ’16 MEd, CMA
Sandy Glass ’04 MBA
As an accounting student, you’ll:
"I love learning the rules, the logic, and the reasoning behind the concepts, even on days where my balance sheet doesn’t balance."
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