Principles of Financial Accounting

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This course is the first in a two-course Principles of Accounting sequence that provides an introduction to accounting theory, principles and practice.

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Fall
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Starting at $905.00
As few as 5 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Develop the skills to communicate and process financial information
  • Record, analyze, and summarize information used in preparing balance sheets and income statements
  • Learn the accounting skills associated with purchases and sales, receivables and payables, cash and inventories, plant and equipment, depreciation, natural resources, intangible assets, and payrolls
  • Understand various forms of business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and publicly traded corporations

About this course:

This course is the first in a two-course Principles of Financial Accounting sequence and provides an introduction to accounting theory, principles and practice. Instruction covers the uses, communication and processing of accounting information, as well as the recording, analyzing and summarizing of procedures used in preparing balance sheets and income statements. Additional topics include accounting for purchases and sales, receivables and payables, cash and inventories, plant and equipment, depreciation and natural resources, intangible assets and payrolls. Sole proprietorships and partnerships also are examined. Transferable for UC credit.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: David Harmon
404619
Fee:
$905.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Course Syllabus
Book: ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES WILEY PLUS ACCESS CARD WITH E-TEXT WITH LOOSE LEAF by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell
Wiley
ISBN 9781394254828
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Sep 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Oct 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Oct 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Oct 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Oct 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Nov 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Nov 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Nov 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Nov 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Dec 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Dec 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Winny Poon
404621
Fee:
$905.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

5-week accelerated class. Students are expected to spend 12-15 hours per week on course work.

This section will use the 14th Edition of the textbook "Accounting Principles" by 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Accounting Principles by Weygandt
Wiley
ISBN 9781119707158
Course Syllabus
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Kurt Hull
404620
Fee:
$905.00
Onlineformat icon
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See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Course Syllabus
Book: Accounting Principles by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell
Wiley
ISBN 9781394254828

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday, Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: David Harmon
406156
Fee:
$905.00
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Location: Remote Classroom, UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Internet access required. Materials required.

This hybrid section is made up of in person and live online instruction.

International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Lecture
Mon Jan 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Lecture
Mon Jan 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Lecture
Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Lecture
Mon Jan 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Lecture
Mon Feb 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Lecture
Mon Feb 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Lecture
Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Winny Poon
406158
Fee:
$905.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

5-week accelerated class. Students are expected to spend 12-15 hours per week on course work.

This section will use the 14th Edition of the textbook "Accounting Principles" by 

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 11, 2026
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Kurt Hull
406157
Fee:
$905.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Accounting Fundamentals
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Business Fundamentals
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