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Accounting & Finance

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Whether you are looking for advancement as a financial professional, transitioning into the field, or simply want to increase your financial literacy, UCLA Extension can provide the educational foundation to help meet your goals.

We offer a comprehensive curriculum in accounting, taxation, finance and investments, as well as exam preparation for those seeking industry credentials. You'll gain knowledge that can be applied immediately to the workplace, taught by instructors who are industry experts and bring real-world experience to each course.

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Our programs are affiliated with some of the top industry organizations, giving students a connection to professional associations including the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and Financial Planning Association of Los Angeles (FPALA).

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Accounting & Finance

Programs

A certificate offers an in-depth study of a professional field. A specialization is a short series of courses to quickly gain knowledge in a focused area of study.
certificate Learn the latest methods and tools for business valuation, corporate budgeting, and financial forecasting in order to evaluate and recommend strategic financial decisions for your business. This program is perfect for those advancing into corporate financial planning and budgeting roles.

Learn the latest methods and tools for business valuation, corporate budgeting, and financial forecasting in order to evaluate and recommend strategic financial decisions for your business. This program is perfect for those advancing into corporate financial planning and budgeting roles. 

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Enrolled Agent Program

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specialization Learn tax laws, tools, and procedures from instructors who have worked or currently work for the IRS. Understand how to represent clients before the IRS nationwide while you prepare for the Enrolled Agent Exam.

Learn tax laws, tools, and procedures from instructors who have worked or currently work for the IRS. Understand how to represent clients before the IRS nationwide while you prepare for the Enrolled Agent Exam.

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Finance

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certificate Learn core aspects of financial theory and practice. This certificate is the foundation needed for students to meet the market demand for qualified financial professionals and a great starting point to advance your finance career.

Learn core aspects of financial theory and practice. This certificate is the foundation needed for students to meet the market demand for qualified financial professionals and a great starting point to advance your finance career.

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Focuses in Accounting

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specialization Advance your skills in auditing, tax, and international accounting with courses designed for professionals seeking career growth.

Advance your skills in auditing, tax, and international accounting with courses designed for professionals seeking career growth.

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Intermediate Accounting

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specialization Take the next step in your accounting career with skills in financial statements, cash flow, and CPA exam prep. This program can be combined with the Accounting Fundamentals Certificate.

Take the next step in your accounting career with skills in financial statements, cash flow, and CPA exam prep. This program can be combined with the Accounting Fundamentals Certificate.

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Courses

MGMT 822.22F

Advanced Representation Before the IRS

Students will be provided a detailed analysis needed for an enrolled agent to represent a taxpayer. You will go through a meeting with the client and prepare for a mock presentation before the IRS.
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Advanced Security Analysis

Students are introduced to several useful concepts that many hedge funds employ today. Instruction includes an overview of the "boom-to-bust cycle" from a historical perspective and how it can affect investment strategy.