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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 430.2

Applying Data Science to Financial Services

This course is designed for the end-user with a focus on those using data science in the financial services, accounting, and auditing industries. 
MGMT X 100

Applying Economics to Business Decisions

This course examines the effort of the enterprise to secure profits and the nature of demand for its products. Instruction emphasizes both micro and macro-economic issues that have relevance in the business environment.
MGMT 733.692

Automation to Advocacy: Harnessing AI to Enhance the Client Experience

Duncan MacPherson will explore how today’s professionals, especially those entering or transitioning within the financial planning space, can use AI to create efficiency, elevate client experiences, and build meaningful relationships at scale.
MGMT X 430.137

Behavioral Finance

This course is based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. This course covers financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the biases that drive human behavior.
MGMT X 423.430

Bookkeeping and Accounting Essentials I

This introductory course is the first course in the Bookkeeping Essentials sequence and provides an overview of the essential skills needed to be a successful bookkeeper.

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