UC San Diego Extension Certificate Programs


Accounting Certificate

UC San Diego Extension's Professional Certificate in Accounting provides a thorough grounding in accounting skills and an understanding of the environment in which today's accountant works. Designed for individuals currently in the field who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge; or for those who are pursuing a new career in accounting. This program offers a solid foundation in the public accounting, corporate accounting, personal accounting/financial planning, or auditing professions.

For students who hold a bachelor's degree, the specific educational requirements to sit for selected California professional credentialing exams can be met by completing the certificate and the recommended courses for the appropriate credential.

For information regarding other credential requirements, contact the professional society directly: California State Board of Accountancy (CPA), www.dca.ca.gov/cba , (916) 263-3680; Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) www.imanet.org, (800) 638-4427; Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), www.theiia.org.

Courses are taught by well-qualified practitioners who teach applications as well as underlying rationale. Courses are offered year-round during the evening, including some online courses, so students can gain additional knowledge and skills while continuing in their current employment.

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Certificate Course Matrix
Course Title Course Number Units FA WI SP SU
Required Courses (All nine are required to receive the certificate)
Elementary Accounting I
BUSA-40036
4
 L L,O L,O L
Elementary Accounting II
BUSA-40037
4
 L,O,U L,O,U O,U L,U
Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice I
BUSA-40094
4
 L,U L,U L,U L,U
Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice II
BUSA-40035
4
 L,U L,U L,U L
Cost Accounting
BUSA-40049
4
 U U U U
Federal Individual Income Taxation
BUSA-40047
4
 M,O M,O O,U O,X
Taxation of the Business Entity
BUSA-40529
4
 L,O O,U O,U O,U
Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice
BUSA-40034
4
 L,U U L,U L
Auditing
BUSA-40048
4
 U L,U U U
Recommended Courses
Corporate Accounting (For students who want to specialize in corporate accounting / CMA exam)
Finance Management
BUSA-40439
4
 L,U L,U L,U L,U
Organizational Dynamics
BUSA-40013
4
   U   U
Public Accounting (For those who want to specialize in public accounting)
Elements of Marketing
BUSA-40011
4
 O,U O,U O,X O,X
Finance Management
BUSA-40439
4
 L,U L,U L,U L,U
Managing for Maximum Performance
BUSA-40673
3
 O,U U O,U U
Financial Decision Making
BUSA-40435
3
 L L L L
Organizational Dynamics
BUSA-40013
4
   U   U
Other Courses for Continuing Education
Certified Bookkeeper Program
BUSA-40547
9
 L   L  
Fraud and Forensic Accounting
BUSA-40864
4
       U
Transfer Pricing
BUSA-40785
2
 L      
Real Estate Tax & Accounting
BUSA-40822
2.5
 O O O O
Careers in Accounting
INFO-70057
0
Schedule Varies
L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online U=University City X=Location TBA
Certificate Programs

To Register in the Certificate Program

Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to register in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Certificate Section ID: 095914 Add to Cart
Application Fee: $60
Contact: Business & Professional Programs, (858) 534-8189
E-mail: jmshort@ucsd.edu

State Requirements

UCSD Extension courses in appropriate areas meet educational requirements to sit for the CPA examination and offer credit toward the continuing education requirement for relicensure. For further details, please contact the State Board of Accountancy, (916) 263-3680, or www.dca.ca.gov/cba.

Advisors

Dana Basney, CPA, MSBA
CBIZ MHM, LLC and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

Suzan Dennis, CPA
Dennis & Dennis, San Diego