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Accounting Fundamentals

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Gain essential accounting skills from experts with our four-course certificate—perfect for careers, credits, or business decisions.

Courses
4 Required
Methods
Online
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This program is perfect for...

Small business owners who want to make informed economic decisions
Financial professionals who need to strengthen their accounting skills for work or a career change
Entrepreneurs wanting to have a greater understanding of financial reports and statements
Those pursuing a career in accounting, or who want to earn transferable credit toward a degree

What you can learn.

Interpret accounting and financial data for use in planning business operations
Determine break-even sales as part of an understanding of fixed and variable costs
Prepare and interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Understand the procedures for handling the acquisition and disposal of property, plant and equipment

Learn the basics or become an expert.

The Accounting Fundamentals Certificate provides an important foundation of accounting principles needed by small business owners to successfully navigate the bottom line. 

Duration: 6 months (full-time), 1 year (part-time). Start any quarter.
Format: Online or In Person

And for those seeking a career in accounting, it also serves as the foundation for building your own customizable training. It can be stacked with another certificate:

Or build your knowledge with a 3- or 4-course specialization:

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course
Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.
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Step 2: Become a Candidate
Establish candidacy in the program to receive tailored information, lock in course requirements, and access exclusive student benefits. Registration fees vary by program and are listed under Cost and Fees.
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Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application and Candidacy Fee
$200
Estimated Textbooks and Materials
$533
Estimated Program Tuition
$3620

Payment Options

It may be possible to substitute MGMT X 423.44 Intermediate Accounting Practice and Process with MGMT X 120A Intermediate Accounting Theory and Process, or another similar course, with approval of program advisor.

Students must take all courses for letter grade and pass with a program GPA of 2.50 or better.
 

Required Courses

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MGMT X 1A

Principles of Financial Accounting

This course is the first in a two-course Principles of Accounting sequence that provides an introduction to accounting theory, principles and practice.
MGMT X 1B

Principles of Financial Accounting II

The second in a two-course Principles of Financial Accounting sequence, this course covers corporations in more depth, analysis and interpretation of financial statements and statements of cash flows.
MGMT X 422

Cost Accounting and Analysis

Analyze standard costs, differential cost, profit-volume relationships, overhead allocations, and learn break-even analysis.
MGMT X 423.44

Intermediate Accounting Practice and Process

This course covers accounting statements, the time value of money, control of cash and receivables, inventory, the acquisition and disposal of property, plant and equipment, depreciation, liabilities, and equity.

Optional Internship Course

MGMT X 423.42

Internships in Accounting, Internal Audit and Taxation

The internship is an opportunity for the student to apply the material previously studied in your accounting courses. It provides practical experience in a variety of accounting job functions.

The Vets Count Scholarship was launched in 2016 to assist our active, retired, and honorably discharged military personnel, veterans, and their immediate family members with pursuing their educational and career goals in financial programs.

Seeking an education during or after military service can be challenging for many reasons, especially considering the financial burden that comes with going back to school. Our main goal is to help remove this financial barrier and support our military personnel, veterans, and their families.

The scholarship will pay the registration fees for any two courses in the Financial Management Programs area. Only if a scholarship recipient successfully completes their first two courses, then the registration fees for an additional two courses may be awarded as well.

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Next Step, Master's Degree?

In partnership with Cal State University Northridge (CSUN), UCLA Extension students who complete their Accounting Fundamentals coursework will receive priority admission* to CSUN's Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) degree.

 

*Assuming all other qualifications for the program are met.

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