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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 430.611

Introduction to Credit Markets

This course provides a broad overview of credit instruments and markets, covering risk, return, debt securities, and the techniques firms and governments use to approach the debt market.
MGMT X 430.512

Investment Planning

The major topics covered in this course are security markets, reading the economic environment, and evaluating investment risk and return.
MGMT X 430.32

Investments in Personal Financial Planning

This course introduces various market theories and the analysis of business cycles, analysis of individual companies and market analysis.
MGMT X 430.616

Managing a Loan Portfolio

This course focuses on underwriting and managing accounts receivable or loan portfolios, examining credit exposure risks from both bank lenders' and trade creditors' perspectives.
MGMT X 433.033

Managing and Understanding Stock Option Strategies

This in-depth course educates individuals on the utilization of options and demonstrates how options can add value to your current investment strategies.