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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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Bottom line: brighter future

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

Courses

MGMT X 430.32

Investments in Personal Financial Planning

This course introduces various market theories and the analysis of business cycles, analysis of individual companies and market analysis.
MGMT X 430.616

Managing a Loan Portfolio

This course focuses on underwriting and managing accounts receivable or loan portfolios, examining credit exposure risks from both bank lenders' and trade creditors' perspectives.
MGMT X 433.033

Managing and Understanding Stock Option Strategies

This in-depth course educates individuals on the utilization of options and demonstrates how options can add value to your current investment strategies.
MGMT X 110

Mathematical Solutions for Businesses

This course provides a fundamental background of quantitative techniques applicable for administrators in the public and private economic sectors, as well as a solid review of pre-MBA mathematics.
MGMT 898.1

Money That Lasts: Teaching the Next Generation

Money That Lasts is a hands-on, family-centered course designed to help parents and children learn the essentials of financial literacy, starting at age 4 when children are learning at a rapid pace. Learn how to build foundational knowledge that children can build upon as they age.

Utilizing stories, games, interactive lessons and guided conversations. Build the tools to make smart choices, foster healthy habits, and lay the foundation for lasting generational wealth.

Whether you're starting with allowance or preparing for inheritance, Money That Lasts helps turn everyday moments into powerful teaching opportunities that shape character, confidence, and financial resilience—for life.