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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-X400.34

Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X410.47

Applied Bookkeeping: Transactions, Taxes, and Benefits

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X409.93

Audit and Risk Governance

Units
2.00
Cost
$450.00
BUSA-X400.48

Auditing

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X410.46

Business Bookkeeping - An Introduction

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X400.37

Elementary Accounting II

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X400.47

Federal Individual Income Taxation

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X408.64

Fraud and Forensic Accounting

Units
4.00
Cost
$695.00
BUSA-X410.29

Information Systems Controls and Audit I

Units
4.00
Cost
$895.00
BUSA-X400.94

Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice I

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X400.35

Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice II

Units
4.00
Cost
$750.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X409.58

Internal Auditing

Units
4.00
Cost
$700.00
BUSA-X408.22

Real Estate Tax and Accounting

Units
2.50
Cost
$400.00
BUSA-X405.29

Taxation of the Business Entity

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