Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Financial Accounting
MGMT X 1A
This course is the first in a two-course Principles of Accounting sequence that provides an introduction to accounting theory, principles and practice.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 5 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Hybrid
In Person
Cost
Starting at $905.00
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What you can learn.
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 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
-
Monday, Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Hybrid
Remote Classroom
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
This hybrid section is made up of in person and live online instruction.
International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES WILEY PLUS ACCESS CARD WITH E-TEXT WITH LOOSE LEAF
by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell
Wiley
ISBN 9781394254828
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
Lecture
Mon Jan 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
Lecture
Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Mon Jan 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
Lecture
Mon Feb 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
Lecture
Mon Feb 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
Lecture
Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
5-week accelerated class. Students are expected to spend 12-15 hours per week on course work.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 11, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
Accounting Principles
by Weygandt
Wiley
ISBN 9781394254828
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
Accounting Principles
by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell
Wiley
ISBN 9781394254828
Spring 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
-
Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES WILEY PLUS ACCESS CARD WITH E-TEXT WITH LOOSE LEAF
by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell
Wiley
ISBN 9781394254828
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue May 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue May 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue May 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue May 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Tue Jun 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
5-week accelerated class. Students are expected to spend 12-15 hours per week on course work.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
Accounting Principles
by Weygandt
Wiley
ISBN 9781394254828
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
Accounting Principles
by Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell
Wiley
ISBN 9781394254828
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