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Business & Leadership

Accounting and Taxation

Gain a foundation in accounting, taxation, and auditing. Units are eligible to meet the requirements of the CA State Board of Accountancy and other credentialing agencies.

Whether you are building a foundation in accounting, updating your skills in taxation or fulfilling the California CPA educational requirements, UC San Diego Extended Studies offers courses to meet those needs. Subject areas include financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting ethics and fraud. Formats include in-class courses so you can engage in face-to-face interactions or online to allow more flexible access.

Accounting and Taxation Programs & Certificates

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid

Accounting

Gain a solid foundation in accounting skills and an understanding of the environment in which accountants work. 

Duration
12-36 Months
Cost
6,750

Bookkeeping

Duration
8 months
Cost
$3,375

Money Essentials Series

Accounting and Taxation Courses

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
BUSA-40909

Accounting Ethics

Units
4.00
Cost
$700.00
BUSA-40034

Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-41047

Applied Bookkeeping: Transactions, Taxes, and Benefits

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-40048

Auditing

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-41046

Business Bookkeeping - An Introduction

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-40037

Elementary Accounting II

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-40047

Federal Individual Income Taxation

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-40864

Fraud and Forensic Accounting

Units
4.00
Cost
$695.00
BUSA-41029

Information Systems Controls and Audit I

Units
4.00
Cost
$895.00
BUSA-40094

Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice I

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-40035

Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice II

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-40958

Internal Auditing

Units
4.00
Cost
$700.00
BUSA-40822

Real Estate Tax and Accounting

Units
2.50
Cost
$400.00
BUSA-40529

Taxation of the Business Entity

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer