Accounting Course Series
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UC Irvine Extension accounting courses are accepted by the California State Board of Accountancy.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accounting professionals is projected to grow by 12 percent through 2016—making it one of the highest job growth occupations in total number of job openings*. Open positions will result from the industry’s renewed focus on financial oversight, changing financial laws and regulations, and increasing scrutiny of company finances, as well as replacing workers who leave the labor force.

Accounting professionals will serve a critical role as the drivers of discipline: managing internal controls, risk, cash-flow, and cost controls.** Regardless of specialty, accountants and auditors who have earned professional recognition through certification or licensure are projected to have the best job prospects.***

Accountants

Accountants ensure that a business runs efficiently, its records are kept accurately, and its taxes are paid properly and on time. Preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents are crucial for businesses and individuals alike. These professionals may be loosely classified as internal or public accountants.

  • Internal Accountants
    Internal accountants work within an organization to keep the company's financial records accurate and in order. They evaluate the company's financial efficiency and ensure that the organization is compliant with standards and regulations. Internal accountants review and interpret the business’s numbers, including earnings and salaries. They advise management on key business decisions.
  • Public Accountants
    Public accountants are generally self-employed or work for public accounting firms, and their clients may be corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations or individuals. These professionals perform a broad range of fundamental accounting functions including tax management, and consulting activities in such areas as compensation, the design of systems and the selection of controls to safeguard assets.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (visited on the internet, April 27, 2009).
** CPA2Biz.com, article: Accounting and Finance 2009 Employment Outlook (December 18, 2008)
*** careerplanner.com, Job Outlook and Jobs for Accountants and Auditors (2009)

  

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Accounting Courses



Accounting Courses

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  • External Financial Reporting
  • Auditing
  • Pre-MBA Accounting
  • Pre-MBA Statistics Part I
  • Pre-MBA Statistics Part II
  • Pre-MBA Calculus

On-site Training Available

Through Corporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization's specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. If you would like to refine your English language proficiency prior to beginning one of our programs, please see our English Language Programs.

 

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