Principles of Financial Accounting

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

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
In Person
Starting at $855.00
As few as 5 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Develop the skills to communicate and process financial information
  • Record, analyze, and summarize information used in preparing balance sheets and income statements
  • Learn the accounting skills associated with purchases and sales, receivables and payables, cash and inventories, plant and equipment, depreciation, natural resources, intangible assets, and payrolls
  • Understand various forms of business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and publicly traded corporations

About this course:

This course is the first in a two-course Principles of Financial Accounting sequence and provides an introduction to accounting theory, principles and practice. Instruction covers the uses, communication and processing of accounting information, as well as the recording, analyzing and summarizing of procedures used in preparing balance sheets and income statements. Additional topics include accounting for purchases and sales, receivables and payables, cash and inventories, plant and equipment, depreciation and natural resources, intangible assets and payrolls. Sole proprietorships and partnerships also are examined. Transferable for UC credit.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: David Harmon
400444
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES WILEY PLUS ACCESS CARD WITH E-TEXT WITH LOOSE LEAF by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Winny Poon
400446
Fee:
$855.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

5-week accelerated class. Students are expected to spend 12-15 hours per week on course work.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Accounting Principles by Weygandt
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Kurt Hull
400445
Fee:
$855.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Accounting Principles by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: David Harmon
402227
Fee:
$855.00
In Personformat icon
Location: To Be Announced
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 27, 2025
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES WILEY PLUS ACCESS CARD WITH E-TEXT WITH LOOSE LEAF by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu May 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu May 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu May 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu May 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu May 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Jun 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
To Be Announced
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Winny Poon
402229
Fee:
$855.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

5-week accelerated class. Students are expected to spend 12-15 hours per week on course work.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 24, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Accounting Principles by Weygandt
Course syllabus not yet available.
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Kurt Hull
402228
Fee:
$855.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 27, 2025
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Book: Accounting Principles by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell

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