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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.
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Internal Audit

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certificate Build the skills necessary to meet the growing demand for qualified internal auditors. Learn the processes, procedures and standards of internal auditing, as well as how to interpret information and determine next steps.

Build the skills necessary to meet the growing demand for qualified internal auditors. Learn the processes, procedures and standards of internal auditing, as well as how to interpret information and determine next steps.

certificate Learn advanced investment strategies for managing retirement funds or corporate assets and acquire skills to expertly compare, measure and manage risk, avoid behavioral biases, and create a well-balanced portfolio.

Learn advanced investment strategies for managing retirement funds or corporate assets and acquire skills to expertly compare, measure and manage risk, avoid behavioral biases, and create a well-balanced portfolio.

certificate Fully prepare for CFP® Certification (Certified Financial Planner) and learn relevant trends and practices in the financial planning field.

Fully prepare for CFP® Certification (Certified Financial Planner) and learn relevant trends and practices in the financial planning field.

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Pre-MBA Studies

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certificate Provides aspiring MBA students a solid foundation of business tools, concepts, and practices that are an essential part of most Master of Business Administration programs.Gain a competitive advantage through an integrated curriculum that will lay the foundation for future studies. Strengthen your strategic, critical thinking, and business communication skills. Feel confident and fully prepared to enter grad school.Get the support you need to ace the competitive admissions process. Students receive advising on university selection and graduate school application preparation.

Provides aspiring MBA students a solid foundation of business tools, concepts, and practices that are an essential part of most Master of Business Administration programs.

Gain a competitive advantage through an integrated curriculum that will lay the foundation for future studies. Strengthen your strategic, critical thinking, and business communication skills. Feel confident and fully prepared to enter grad school.

Get the support you need to ace the competitive admissions process. Students receive advising on university selection and graduate school application preparation.

Accounting & Finance

Courses

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AI Compliance

Attend this free webinar to explore how generative AI and legal compliance are evolving. 
MGMT X 430.5

AI Essentials for Businesses

A course designed to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and practical uses of Artificial Intelligence for those without a technical background.
MGMT X 433.032

Alternative Investment Strategies

This course is designed for investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risk and rewards of various asset classes.
MGMT X 130A

Applied Managerial Finance

Learn the fundamentals of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the methods and sources of financing for corporations, planning procedures, capital budgets and market efficiency.