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MGMT X 430.5
A course designed to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and practical uses of Artificial Intelligence for those without a technical background.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.691
Join us for an in-depth look at how artificial intelligence is used in the finance industry, where it's headed and how this impacts our future. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT UL 722.35B
This free, in-person networking event will give you a chance to meet with several accounting firms who will be speaking about the accounting industry, their firms and career opportunities. Attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes and be prepared to fill out applications at this event. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 420.18
Receive hands-on experience in a computer lab on how to best utilize enterprise business software, often referred to as ERP Systems or Automated Accounting packages.
Format: Hybrid (Remote)
Next Start Date: September 24, 2024
MGMT X 429
A course for non-accounting managers in organizations of all sizes who must work with and understand internal accounting/financial data - without the detailed mechanics and technical language.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT UL 723.1
Join us for this free event and earn CE credit with the CFP Board while networking with fellow PFP alumni and students. Our featured speaker will examine how financial science can be used effectively in our industry.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 124A
This is the first course in the 2-course Advanced Accounting sequence and covers intercompany transactions; partially owned subsidiaries; and parent company vs. entity theory valuation of minority interest in subsidiaries.
Format: Online | Live Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 124B
This is the second course in the 2-course Advanced Accounting sequence and covers partnerships and joint ventures; installment and consignment sales; receiverships, estates, and trusts; and governmental units.
Format: Online | Live Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 130B
Explore theories and their applications to the advanced implementation of corporate finance, including stock and bond valuations, financial forecasting, and capital structures.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 439.31
This course examines estate planning techniques designed primarily for individuals with estates of more than $5 million.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 433.04
Dive deeper into investing with this advanced course. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 822.22F
Students will be provided a detailed analysis needed for an enrolled agent to represent a taxpayer. You will go through a meeting with the client and prepare for a mock presentation before the IRS.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 433.03
Students are introduced to several useful concepts that many hedge funds employ today. Instruction includes an overview of the "boom-to-bust cycle" from a historical perspective and how it can affect investment strategy.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 433.032
This course is designed for investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risk and rewards of various asset classes.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 130A
Learn the fundamentals of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the methods and sources of financing for corporations, planning procedures, capital budgets and market efficiency.
Format: Online | In Person
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.2
This course is designed for the end-user with a focus on those using data science in the financial services, accounting, and auditing industries. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 100
This course examines the effort of the enterprise to secure profits and the nature of demand for its products. Instruction emphasizes both micro and macro-economic issues that have relevance in the business environment.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.137
This course is based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. This course covers financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the biases that drive human behavior.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 423.430
This introductory course is the first course in the Bookkeeping Essentials sequence and provides an overview of the essential skills needed to be a successful bookkeeper.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: September 24, 2024
MGMT X 423.431
This is the second course of the two course Bookkeeping and Accounting Essentials sequence and provides skills related to the various forms of businesses.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.131
This course is intended primarily for investors looking to acquire a small to mid-sized business, or corporate executives and professionals looking to expand their company.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 410
This course is helpful to students who need a pre-MBA review of calculus principles and applications.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 115
The intent of this course is to provide the fundamental quantitative knowledge necessary for professionals to utilize the results of analyses to enhance the decision-making process.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.132
This course explores the basics of business valuation, including how businesses are valued, how equity is valued, and how the enterprise is valued.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT 833.858
Join us for this free event to learn more about the various career options within the finance industry and how our programs can help you succeed in the field. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 423.433
Get hands-on experience and learn how to use QuickBooks Online, the cloud-based version of QuickBooks.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.612
This course prepares you for your first day of work in credit analysis: where to start, what to look at, what to do, and what you need in a real-world work environment.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.613
Learn to dissect a business plan, evaluate each component; read, research, fact-check and evaluate the plan; and communicate the SWOT of the business plan to appropriate conclusions.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 422
Analyze standard costs, differential cost, profit-volume relationships, overhead allocations, and learn break-even analysis.
Format: Live Online | Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT UL 722.29
During this free information session you will learn about the IRS Enrolled Agent Examination Preparation course’s comprehensive curriculum covering all three parts of the exam.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 822.22B
This course is a comprehensive review for students in tax preparation who are planning to sit for the Enrolled Agent Examination. The course incorporates problems from prior exams and is taught by IRS attorneys and CPAs.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: October 5, 2024
MGMT 822.22A
This course is a comprehensive review for students in tax preparation who are planning to sit for the Enrolled Agent Examination. The course incorporates problems from prior exams and is taught by IRS attorneys and CPAs.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: August 14, 2024
MGMT 822.22D
This course is a comprehensive review for students in tax preparation who are planning to sit for the Enrolled Agent Examination. The course incorporates problems from prior exams and is taught by IRS attorneys and CPAs.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: August 17, 2024
MGMT 833.900
The first "chat" in a series that centers on career focused topics and is a place for you to network and hear from industry experts on their experiences in various industries.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.515
This course is part of the PFP Accelerated Online program and introduces students to the process of developing an estate plan, including federal estate and gift taxation, techniques that reduce the size of a gross estate, wills, intestacy, probate, and trusts.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 439.3
This course is part of the PFP Evening/Online program and is designed to teach students to solve estate planning problems including a review of the impacts of recent tax law changes.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 24, 2024
MGMT X 427.12
This course examines the unified estate and gift tax and is intended for professionals who advise clients on estate and gift taxation matters.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 423.422
This course covers the elements necessary to make proper ethical decisions by defining what ethics are and identifying the questions that need to be asked in everyday business practices.
Format: Hybrid | Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 441
This course covers the elements necessary to make proper ethical decisions that financial professionals face in their everyday business practices. 
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: October 19, 2024
MGMT X 440
The financial planner has a fiduciary responsibility that requires utmost good faith as a trusted advisor of their clients. Learn about ethical decision making and conduct specific to the financial planning profession.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: October 12, 2024
MGMT 831.81
For intermediate Excel users who want to learn tips and techniques that will help them take their Excel model-building skills to the next level.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 423.429A
The government uses grants and cooperative agreements as a means of assisting researchers in developing research for the public good, whereas it uses contracts as a means of procuring a service for the benefit of the government. This course will teach you the fundamentals and skills needed to navigate both grants and contracts. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 423.429
Learn the fundamental skills required when working with Federal Contracts and Grants from our team of expert instructors. 
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: September 24, 2024
MGMT X 127
This course explores individual income taxation issues, including tax determination, exemptions, gross income, general and itemized deductions, and all expenses, gains, and losses.
Format: Online | In Person
Next Start Date: September 24, 2024
MGMT X 427.111
This course provides practical knowledge of the day-to-day practices and procedures of the Internal Revenue Service, from rulings, collections, and criminal enforcement with specific references to statutes and regulations.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 427.96
This course examines methods used to approach and analyze tax issues/questions by looking at the sources of federal tax law and how they’re interpreted by the judiciary and administrative law judges.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.391
This course covers the basic analytic tools and mathematical techniques used in personal financial planning and introduces the economic concepts underlying the profession. An HP 12C calculator is required.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 423
This course utilizes case studies to examine client’s financial statements, legal liability, internal control, evaluation, sampling techniques, audit reports, and reviews the principles governing certified public accountants.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 429.4
This course examines the techniques of interpreting and analyzing financial and accounting data for management decision making.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 423.421
This course is an introduction to the exciting field of forensic accounting. Guest lecturers from diverse fields will describe their careers by presenting real-world cases and investigations.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 862.70
Creating a system to manage your money and learning how to manage your money are fundamental skills that can help create financial stability and generational wealth. It does not need to be…
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.854
This course covers how to create a savings plan based on your goals and needs and ways to monitor your spending and manage your finances.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: October 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.516
The course will require students to perform all functions of the financial planning process and apply the CFP Board’s Practice Standards.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: August 20, 2024
MGMT X 430.511
This online course presents the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues affecting financial planners and continues with a discussion of the principles of risk management and insurance.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: September 24, 2024
MGMT X 432.3
Review the mechanics of financial statement analysis, including balance sheet and income statement analysis, ratio analysis, and cash flow analysis, with an emphasis on quality of earnings analysis.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 26, 2024
MGMT 833.830
Attend our free seminar to learn more about how to financially prepare for retirement. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.15
Use real-world applications to streamline the budgeting process for planning, control of day-to-day operations for improved accuracy and timeliness.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 433.01
Learn the basics of investing, including investment analysis, investment risk, capital markets, portfolio development, management and rebalancing.
Format: In Person | Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.61
Receive a comprehensive review of cash management, consumer credit; stocks, bonds, mutual funds, housing, insurance; legal protection; retirement planning; funding educational expenses; and estate planning.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 822.12
Understand the basics for preparing tax returns. This course is ideal for those considering a career as a tax preparer and provides a foundation for the Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam Review.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: July 24, 2024 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 460.988
This course is designed to help students, managers, and aspiring traders meet the challenges of managing currency operations and reducing the risks of foreign exchange swings.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 24, 2024
MGMT 833.692
This seminar is part of the Household Financial Basics Series where we bring in a panel of experts to offer advice and tips and give you a chance to ask questions regarding finances and running your household. 
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: October 1, 2024
MGMT 833.693
Planning for higher education is more than just getting accepted to your college of choice. Understanding the cost of the school, your earning potential in various career options help determine your ROI on this important investment. Learn more about how to make this important financial decision. Understand 526 plans and other ways to save for education expenses and how much you need to save. Learn about the impacts of and other options, such grants, scholarships, FAFSA and community college.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: October 2, 2024
MGMT 833.855
This course will take you through the basics of investing, how and when to get started and where more speculative or alternative investments fit into a portfolio.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.690
This seminar is part of the Household Financial Basics Series where we bring in a panel of experts to offer advice and tips and give you a chance to ask questions regarding finances and running your household. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.513
This course emphasizes problem-solving methodology that includes case studies on the fundamentals of individual income taxation and the tax consequences for various forms of business.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: October 29, 2024
MGMT X 430.33
This course examines the issues and determination of tax liability for numerous events and activities as they relate to a financial plan.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: September 26, 2024
MGMT X 423.427
This course is an overview to Internal Audit’s role in planning, organizing, operating, and monitoring information technology within any enterprise.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.35
This course analyzes fundamental insurance principles and the role insurance plays in financial and estate planning.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: September 24, 2024
MGMT X 423.423
Students leave the classroom with a framework for reporting and measuring sustainability activity. The course is ideal for executives and financial professionals who must evaluate sustainability practices.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 423.44
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.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 120A
This is the first course in the 3-course Intermediate Accounting sequence and covers the interpretation, use, processing, and presentation of accounting information and the preparation of principal accounting statements.
Format: Live Online | Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 120B
This is the second course in the 3-course Intermediate Accounting sequence and covers long-term assets and intangibles, current and long-term liabilities, and stockholders equity.
Format: Hybrid | In Person | Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 120C
This is the third course in the 3-course Intermediate Accounting sequence and covers such complex accounting issues as accounting for investments, revenue recognition, pension plans, leases, and accounting for income taxes.
Format: Live Online | Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 423.2
This course introduces students to the internal audit profession and process. It is designed for CPAs, CIAs, CMAs; controllers, auditors; financial managers; corporate executives; federal and state auditors.
Format: In Person | Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 423.4
This course is designed for students of accounting and international business professionals who are working for public accounting firms, corporations, and other enterprises engaged in international business.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 460.923
This course provides an introduction to the environment and tools of international financial management. Case studies examine the use of analytical methods for decision making.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 460.983
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of investment opportunities and strategies in international markets, including the developed world and expanding emerging markets.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2024
MGMT X 427.121
Instruction explores the application of U.S. tax law to U.S. individuals and entities conducting transactions outside the U.S., as well as foreign individuals and entities conducting transactions in the U.S.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.136
The internship provides an opportunity to apply the material previously studied in your finance courses with a sponsoring company you secure in in a variety of finance-related job functions for a minimum of 120 hours.
Format: Independent Study/Internship
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.383
This internship provides practical experience in a variety of financial planning job functions within the industry and is an opportunity to apply the material previously studied in your personal financial planning courses.
Format: Independent Study/Internship
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 423.42
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.
Format: Independent Study/Internship
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.4
A course designed for business and finance people (the end-user) on understanding artificial intelligence and how to effectively utilize it in their respective industries.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.611
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.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.512
The major topics covered in this course are security markets, reading the economic environment, and evaluating investment risk and return.
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: December 3, 2024
MGMT X 430.32
This course introduces various market theories and the analysis of business cycles, analysis of individual companies and market analysis.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2024
MGMT X 430.616
Learn to underwrite and manage a portfolio of commercial mortgages and syndicated, middle-market, asset-based, and trade finance loans.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 433.033
This in-depth course educates individuals on the utilization of options and demonstrates how options can add value to your current investment strategies.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2024
MGMT X 110
This course provides a fundamental background of quantitative techniques applicable for administrators in the public and private economic sectors, as well as a solid review of pre-MBA mathematics.
Format: In Person | Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.135
Explore how banks and other financial institutions operate in a globalized world. Instruction includes an overview of monetary policy, foreign exchange, as well as central bank regulation processes and tools.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 423.18
Nonprofit organizations represent one of the fastest-growing sectors of our economy. This course examines the core principles and practices of nonprofit accounting.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.843
A new seminar that focuses on the different areas of managing a nonprofit business. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 822.51
This course will highlight a different topic each week which will provide you with an overview of fundamental nonprofit operations.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 852
Maximize your career readiness and become certified on the Oracle ERP financial business process system with our self-paced training program. You will have access to a certified instructor will who is familiar with the Oracle system and can help keep you on schedule to complete the program.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 423.426
This course introduces students to aspects of good organizational governance principles and frameworks, which are key concepts of proper ethical behavior.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 427.9
This course covers tax and legal aspects of forming, operating, and dissolving partnerships.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 427.13
This course provides a fundamental introduction to the complexities and responsibilities of payroll tax laws, forms, and accounting.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.38
This capstone course bridges academic coursework with actual practice management, introducing students to the skills and tools needed for developing a comprehensive financial plan for a client.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2024
MGMT UL 722.24
Attend this free 1-hour live webinar to learn more about how UCLA Extension's CFP Board-approved Personal Financial Planning programs fit your needs and can help you reach your career goals.
Format: Information Session
Next Start Date: September 4, 2024
MGMT 813.2
This course will teach you skills on how to effectively integrate EDI and Sustainability into the core values of a company.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 813.1
This course will help you develop an understanding on how to effectively navigate the future of work and all its challenges. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 722.4
Attend our free information session and discover all of the benefits our Pre-MBA certificate program has to offer.
Next Start Date: TBA
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.
Format: Online | In Person
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 1B
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.
Format: Online | Live Online
Next Start Date: August 5, 2024
MGMT X 430.514
This course emphasizes retirement-related issues such as preparing a needs analysis and reviewing qualified and tax-favored retirement plan designs and features.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 427.904
Study the various retirement plans and other investment-oriented employment benefits for employees, opportunities for tax deferral and capital accumulation, and the advantages and disadvantages of various alternatives.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 26, 2024
MGMT X 423.419
Get an introduction to the auditing process while focusing on practical applications of performing a full audit cycle during this course.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 433.02
Instruction focuses on the use of case studies to examine equities and bonds.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT 833.859
Join us for this free seminar where you will learn how important it is to have a properly designed special needs trust and the role it plays in securing your beneficiary's future.   
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 410.3
This course is the capstone for UCLA Extension’s Pre-MBA Studies Certificate and a cornerstone of the Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies Certificate.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.31
This course prepares you for learning the details of the financial planning process. Whether you are looking to sit for the CFP exam or enhance your personal understanding, this is the starting point.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 427.122
This course is designed for professionals working in the real estate industry interested in tax issues associated with real estate transactions. The tax consequences resulting from sales and exchanges are analyzed.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 427.8
This course examines classification of corporations and associations, organization of corporations, transfers of property, small business stock, dividend distributions, earnings, and profits.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2024
MGMT X 430.326
Investing is a rigorous, evidence-based discipline of collecting and analyzing data to uncover the sources of risk and return. Understand why investors do not always make financial decisions that are rational.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821D
Discover the process for identifying and building your career support network to support you as you progress through your career. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821M
Prepare for your financial future with top financial advisors. Learn investment strategies, how to manage expenses plus more during this seminar.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821L
Hear from successful women who are at the top of their fields talk about their journeys on how they got there and lessons they have learned along the way. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.614
Be exposed to real client data designed to challenge your writing skills. At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to effectively present findings to a credit manager or credit committee.
Next Start Date: TBA
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