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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Virginia

21 accounting and bookkeeping programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs, and Virginia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Bookkeeping and accounting clerks record and check financial data so an organization keeps complete, accurate books. Some employers want college classes or a degree in accounting, others hire people with a high school diploma and train them on the job; certification is not usually required.1 Anyone paid to prepare or help prepare federal tax returns needs a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS.2

In Virginia, 11 of the 21 programs take students without a high school diploma and 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 21 programs here are bookkeeping certificate or course (10 programs), accounting program (level not stated, 7 programs), accounting (associate degree, 2 programs), QuickBooks and accounting software (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

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How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in Virginia?

$2,849 to $8,751 is what most accounting and bookkeeping programs in Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 21 programs with a price. All of them: $1,400 to $16,790

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
29 to 96 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Virginia may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in Virginia?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 21 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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21 programs

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting - Associate in Applied Science Degree

    Blue Ridge Community College

    Weyers Cave

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers CaveAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$58,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,318
    More details about Accounting - Associate in Applied Science Degree at Blue Ridge Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,697
    Length
    72 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,062
    Students counted
    72
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,318

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    PC Specialist & Bookkeeping

    Career Technical Institute

    Washington, DC

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Career Technical Institute, Washington, DCBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Virginia; Virginia approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$16,790
    More details about PC Specialist & Bookkeeping at Career Technical Institute
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,800
    Length
    48 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    54
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,790

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Accounting, AAS

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$48,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,246
    More details about Accounting, AAS at New River Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,057
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,843
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,246

  • Accounting program (level not stated)HybridNo diploma needed

    Business Technology: Major: Accounting

    Patrick Henry Community College

    Martinsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Patrick Henry Community College, MartinsvilleAccounting program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,350
    More details about Business Technology: Major: Accounting at Patrick Henry Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,075
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,350

  • Accounting program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Patrick Henry Community College

    Martinsville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick Henry Community College, MartinsvilleAccounting program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,751
    More details about Accounting at Patrick Henry Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,797
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,751

  • Accounting program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonAccounting program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    School website, Accounting at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Accounting at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000
    School website, Accounting at Virginia Highlands Community College

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareOnlineNo diploma needed

    Accounting Specialist with QuickBooks Desktop Certification

    ONLC

    Based in Wilmington, DE

    No diploma needed

    ONLC, based in Wilmington, DEQuickBooks and accounting softwareOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,400
    More details about Accounting Specialist with QuickBooks Desktop Certification at ONLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,400

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,566
    More details about Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    29 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,566

  • PayrollIn personNo diploma needed

    Payroll Clerk

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinPayroll · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,208
    More details about Payroll Clerk at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,048
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,208

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Bookkeeping

    Patrick Henry Community College

    Martinsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Patrick Henry Community College, MartinsvilleBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,320
    More details about Bookkeeping at Patrick Henry Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 31 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,320

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Cost Accounting Clerk

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,346
    More details about Cost Accounting Clerk at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,338
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,346

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks

    University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies

    Richmond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies, RichmondBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,849
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,849
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks and Payroll

    University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies

    Richmond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies, RichmondBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,999
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks and Payroll at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks and Payroll at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,999
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks and Payroll at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies

  • Accounting program (level not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinAccounting program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,830
    More details about Accounting at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,851
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,830

  • Accounting program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting and Information Systems Technology

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonAccounting program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,075
    School website, Accounting and Information Systems Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Accounting and Information Systems Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,075
    School website, Accounting and Information Systems Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Specialist (Online, Cert)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Henrico, VA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Henrico, VABookkeeping certificate or courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Accounting Specialist (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Accounting Specialist (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    23 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Accounting Specialist (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeping Specialist (Online, Cert)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Henrico, VA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Henrico, VABookkeeping certificate or courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Bookkeeping Specialist (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Bookkeeping Specialist (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    23 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Bookkeeping Specialist (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Specialist (Online, Dip)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Henrico, VA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Henrico, VABookkeeping certificate or courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,715
    Program website, Accounting Specialist (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Accounting Specialist (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $285
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,715
    Program website, Accounting Specialist (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeping Specialist (Online, Dip)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Henrico, VA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Henrico, VABookkeeping certificate or courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,715
    Program website, Bookkeeping Specialist (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Bookkeeping Specialist (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $285
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,715
    Program website, Bookkeeping Specialist (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Accounting program (level not stated)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    Danville Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Danville Community College, DanvilleAccounting program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,800
    More details about Accounting at Danville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,800

  • Accounting program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Wytheville Community College

    Wytheville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wytheville Community College, WythevilleAccounting program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,033
    More details about Accounting at Wytheville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,582
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,033

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Virginia

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Virginia

programs with a price cost under $3,000
6 of 21
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
29th of 38
accounting and bookkeeping programs here, against the typical state's 16
21 vs 16

State comparisons use the same figures as the accounting and bookkeeping classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Blacksburg, Martinsville, Kingsport and other Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 5 online.

Other training in Virginia

How accounting and bookkeeping classes compare with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Virginia

Where the Virginia accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which Virginia accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs Virginia approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia accounting and bookkeeping programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in Virginia

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
  2. Internal Revenue Service: PTIN requirements for tax return preparers
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List