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Accounting Fundamentals

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Gain essential accounting skills from experts with our four-course certificate—perfect for careers, credits, or business decisions.

Courses
4 Required
0 Elective
Methods
Online
F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Small business owners who want to make informed economic decisions
Financial professionals who need to strengthen their accounting skills for work or a career change
Entrepreneurs wanting to have a greater understanding of financial reports and statements
Those pursuing a career in accounting, or who want to earn transferable credit toward a degree

What you can learn.

Interpret accounting and financial data for use in planning business operations
Determine break-even sales as part of an understanding of fixed and variable costs
Prepare and interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Understand the procedures for handling the acquisition and disposal of property, plant and equipment

Learn the basics or become an expert.

The Accounting Fundamentals Certificate provides an important foundation of accounting principles needed by small business owners to successfully navigate the bottom line. 

Duration: 6 months (full-time), 1 year (part-time). Start any quarter.
Format: Online or In Person

And for those seeking a career in accounting, it also serves as the foundation for building your own customizable training. It can be stacked with another certificate:

Or build your knowledge with a 3- or 4-course specialization:

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course
Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.
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Have questions? Talk to an Academic Advisor
Step 2: Become a Candidate
Establish candidacy in the certificate program to receive tailored information, lock in course requirements, and gain access to exclusive student benefits. Registration Fee: $200
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Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application and Candidacy Fee
$200
Estimated Textbooks and Materials
$533
Estimated Program Tuition
$3620

Payment Options

It may be possible to substitute MGMT X 423.44 Intermediate Accounting Practice and Process with MGMT X 120A Intermediate Accounting Theory and Process, or another similar course, with approval of program advisor.

Students must take all courses for letter grade and pass with a program GPA of 2.50 or better.
 

Required Courses

Customize your experience

Optional Internship Course

The Vets Count Scholarship was created for active duty U.S. military personnel and U.S. veterans, and their immediate families (spouses or children) who are interested in pursuing financial programs to assist them in achieving their educational and career goals.

The scholarship will pay the registration fees for any two courses in the Financial Management Programs area (see application for more details).

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Next Step, Master's Degree?

In partnership with Cal State University Northridge (CSUN), UCLA Extension students who complete their Accounting Fundamentals coursework will receive priority admission* to CSUN's Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) degree.

 

*Assuming all other qualifications for the program are met.

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