Accounting Programs to Meet Your Needs
Whether you are looking to start or advance your accounting career, prepare for a CPA exam, or a small business owner seeking basic accounting fundamentals, we have a program to meet your needs.
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Why UCLA Extension
We work closely with industry experts, advisory boards, and professional associations to assure our accounting programs meet the increasing demands of the accounting industry, so you gain practical skills for real-world applicability.
- Largest array of classes — 4 certificates and over 50 courses
- Taught by industry experts who are current practitioners and bring real-world experiences to the classroom
- Network with other professionals in the industry
- Pay as you go, start any quarter
- Complete online or in-person
Accounting Certificates
Thinking about switching careers?
With our Accounting Fundamental Certificate you can learn essential accounting principles in under a year to start a new lucrative career.
Need help preparing for the new CPA exam format?
Our Accounting Certificate will help you prepare for the new 3-part core exam plus one of three career focused exam.
50+ Accounting Courses
Want to advance your career?
With over 50+ accounting courses, you can acquire additional skills and knowledge to advance in your career. We offer accounting specialization classes in Non-profit, Forensic, International, Credit Analysis and Management, Internal Audit, AI/Fin Tech, Enterprise Business Systems, and more.
Need some basic accounting fundamentals to run your business?
We offer a wide variety of classes that can help you communicate with financial institutions and teach you the skills to create a financial plan.
Average Salaries in the Accounting Field
National
$61,020 per year
California
$73,142 per year
Los Angeles
$77,945 per year
Source: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insights/salary-guide/finance-and-accounting*