The purpose of this homepage is to acquaint interested persons with the programs, students, and faculty within the Department of Accounting at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

VCU's accounting programs are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the premier accrediting agency for bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. VCU was among the first 24 colleges and universities in the United States to have programs accredited by the AACSB at all of these levels and is the largest business school in the state.

The future development of the accounting profession depends upon the quality of the educational foundation on which it rests. The Department of Accounting at VCU is committed to the support of professional accounting through the delivery of educational experiences directed toward practice, and through research that addresses the important policy issues of the day. We believe that professional background and achievements of the faculty documented in these pages provide a solid foundation required for the profession. We also wish to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of the Department of Accounting Advisory Council.

Sincerely, Edward N. Coffman
Professor and Chair
Department of Accounting