Business Accounting

Business Accounting

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for accountants and auditors was $70,500 in 2018, with 10% projected job growth by 2026. Does that speak to you? Live online and/or asynchronous class options available.
 

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This Program is Perfect For...

...those with a strong sense of numbers, accuracy as well as ethics. They need to be trustworthy and reliable. If you are that person, then Accounting is for you. Accountants are necessary for a diverse array of fields and industries. Become one with our courses and certificates, and make a successful career transition.

$77k

median annual income

6%

projected 10 year job growth

136k

openings projected each year

#11

on the list of Best Business Jobs

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What you'll learn...

  • Tools and principles in basic intermediate accounting
  • How to collect, analyze, and interpret financial data
  • Legal aspects of accounting
  • Accounting in the context of managerial decision making

Courses

Required 6 Courses (24 Units) Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
ECON X400 - Principles of Financial Accounting 4

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ECON X422A - Intermediate Accounting 4   UCSB    
ECON X422B - Intermediate Accounting II 4

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ECON X418 - Financial Statement Analysis  4 UCSB UCSB UCSB  
ECON X432 - Managerial Accounting 4 UCSB   UCSB  
BUSAD X408L - Business Law 4 UCSB   UCSB  

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Licensure Disclosure

Completion of the UCSB PaCE Professional Accounting Certification Program does not result in CPA licensure.  While courses in this program may count toward the educational requirements for individual states' boards of accountancy, completion of this program will not, in itself, fulfill the education, professional experience or examination requirements to qualify for CPA licensure. For more information about the requirements for the CPA Licensure, students should consult the State Board of Accountancy for the State or Jurisdiction in which they are interested in practicing. 

Pricing

  Public UCSB Students International
Individual Courses $685 $514* --
Estimated Certificate Cost $4,205 $3179 $14,745
   

*25% Discount Available for Current UCSB Students! 

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Professional Accounting

Professional Accounting

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - Master the core principles and practices of accounting being utilized in virtually every business and industry. Against the backdrop of increasing market globalization, a growing economy, and complex taxation & regulatory environments, the workforce demand for professional accountants has never been higher. Live online and/or asynchronous class options available.
 

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This Program is Perfect For...

...general accountants looking to advance or specialize within the field of accounting, or those in need of specific coursework to sit for the California CPA exam. Students advancing through the curriculum of this program will acquire valuable skills and insights needed to make informed financial decisions or to pursue a career in the fast-growing and increasingly global field of accounting.

 
$77k

median annual income

6%

projected 10 year job growth

136k

openings projected each year

#11

on the list of Best Business Jobs

Looking for a Career in Accounting? Check out our Career Center!

Spotlight:
Giulia Brofferio

Giulia's story serves as an inspiration to all lifelong learners.
UCSB Student

What you'll learn...

  • Prudent applications for advanced accounting methods

  • Auditing, financial statement preparation and analysis

  • Comprehensive and current acumen of financial accounting principles, reporting practices and regulatory requirements

  • How to make sound business decisions based on the implications of the above knowledge areas

  • Financial accounting, individual and corporate Federal income taxation

Courses

Required 9 Courses (36 Units) Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
ECON X400 - Principles of Financial Accounting 4

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UCSB

UCSB

UCSB
ECON X422A - Intermediate Accounting 4   UCSB    
ECON X422B - Intermediate Accounting II 4

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ECON X418 - Financial Statement Analysis  4 UCSB UCSB UCSB  
ECON X427A - Income Taxes/Individual 4    

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ECON X427B - Corporate Taxation 4  

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ECON X432 - Managerial Accounting 4 UCSB   UCSB  
ECON X433 - Auditing 4  

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ECON X431 - Advanced Accounting 4      

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Important Course Information

Licensure Disclosure

Completion of the UCSB PaCE Professional Accounting Certification Program does not result in CPA licensure.  While courses in this program may count toward the educational requirements for individual states' boards of accountancy, completion of this program will not, in itself, fulfill the education, professional experience or examination requirements to qualify for CPA licensure. For more information about the requirements for the CPA Licensure, students should consult the State Board of Accountancy for the State or Jurisdiction in which they are interested in practicing. 

Pricing

  Public UCSB Students International
Individual Courses $685 $514* --
Estimated Certificate Cost $6,260 $4721 $18,945
   

*25% Discount Available for Current UCSB Students! 

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Transfer credit available!

Have you previously earned academic or professional units at another institution? You can apply for transfer credit towards this certificate!

Transfer credit available for courses in:

Accounting | Finance | Economics | Mathematics
 

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3 Easy Steps to Request Certificate

1) Log into your PaCE Student Account to verify that you have completed all Certificate requirements

2) Click here to request your certificate release

3) Check your email for a Certificate notification from Parchment.com, our official credential provider.
 

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Strategic Investments

Strategic Investments

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - Think Wall Street offers the only opportunities in finance and investing? Think again. Successful finance and investment careers await through private industry, nonprofit and government organizations as well as the real estate sector. Now is the time to prepare for your chosen career path.
 

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This Program is Perfect For...

...students who want to prepare for careers in Finance and Investing. Developed by the UCSB Department of Economics, this program will help anyone seeking to gain a deep understanding of the forces that govern all types of financial markets through a rich blend of lectures, guest speakers and hands-on projects.

What you'll learn

  • Principles of Micro and Macro Economics
  • Principles of Finance and Financial Accounting
  • Quantitative and Impact Investment Strategies
  • Ethics in Finance
  • Risk Management
  • Fundamentals of the Real Estate, Bond and Stock Markets

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The teachers and classmates make the lessons exciting and fun.
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Courses

Program Prerequisites: (Have completed with a grade of C or higher)


Step 1: Before enrolling in your first SIP Course 
Please complete the Strategic Investments Application.  Applications will be processed within 2 business days with a decision being sent via email no later than the 3rd business day. Please note that the $30 application fee is non-refundable.
 

Note regarding the 2024/2025 schedule:

The SIP quarterly offerings for the 2024/2025 academic year are still being finalized.  Specific schedules, course sequences, and detailed information for future quarters will be added to the schedule matrix and posted on the course registration pages as they become available.

Please note that no elective courses will be offered during the Fall quarter. Electives, often led by industry leaders and expert practitioners, are subject to variable scheduling. We currently anticipate offering 2-3 elective courses in the Winter term and 3-4 in the Spring.

Courses

Required Core Courses: (2 Courses) Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
ECON X499.1 - Intro to Financial Economics 2 UCSB UCSB    
ECON X499.2 - Financial Statement Analysis 2 UCSB UCSB  

 

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Required Ethics Course Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
ECON X499.3 - Risk and Ethics 1   UCSB    
Additional Required Course:
Prerequisites: Econ X499.1 and X499.2 		Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
ECON X499.4 - Portfolio Management 2   UCSB    
Elective Courses (Minimum of 3 units Required)
Prerequisite: ECON X499.4		 Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
ECON X499.10 - Exchange Traded Funds & Portfolio Construction  1        
ECON X499.11 - Financial Crises 1        
ECON X499.12 - Impact Investing 1

 

      
ECON X499.13 - Financial Wellness 1        
ECON X499.14 - Getting Started in Investing 1        
ECON X499.15 - Successful Investing 1        
ECON X499.16 - Fixed Income Fundamentals 1        
ECON X499.17 - Fundamental Investing 1      

 
ECON X499.18 - Market Analysis 1        
ECON X499.19 - The Psychology of Wealth 1        
ECON X499.21 - Basic Personal Financial Literacy & Planning 1        
ECON X499.23 - Mergers & Acquisitions 1        

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Important Note About Financial Aid and Professional Course Units

Current UCSB matriculated students, who are eligible for financial aid, may be required to maintain a minimum of 12 academic units of undergraduate or graduate level courses. The ECON X professional units do not count toward that minimum, nor do they count toward the units required to graduate from UCSB undergraduate degree programs. 

$94k

median annual income

15%

projected 10 year job growth

30k

openings projected each year

Looking for a Career in Strategic Investments? Check out our Career Center!

Pricing

  Public UCSB Students
Individual Courses $165 - $330 $165 - $330
Estimated Certificate Cost $1,695 $1,695
     

3 Easy Steps to Request Certificate

1 Log into your PaCE Student Account to verify that you have completed all Certificate requirements

2 Click here to request your certificate release

3 Check your email for a Certificate notification from Parchment.com, our official credential provider.

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CPA Licensure Prep Summer Program

CPA Licensure Prep Summer Program

Earn 24 quarter units toward the California education requirements for CPA Licensure in just 10 weeks! This accelerated course of studies is designed to help you prepare to enter the elite professional association of Certified Public Accountants. (June 26 - September online via Zoom)
 

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Why CPA Licensure Prep Summer Program?

In only 10 weeks (June 24 - August 30, 2024), you can fulfill 24 quarter units (16-semester units) toward the California education requirements for CPA licensure. 

Courses are in real time via Zoom in an intense, high-quality sequence, designed to provide the detailed knowledge and skills desirable in a professional accountant. 

Courses cover professionally based material that expands upon the academic accounting curriculum offered by the UCSB Economics Department. 

Courses provide information that broadens student understanding and knowledge of modern business methods and environments. 

Taken together, the four courses in the sequence also cover topics included in the Uniform CPA Examination. 

Who should take the CPA Licensure Prep Summer Program?

The program assumes prior knowledge of cost and financial accounting at a college level; typically students should have completed a bachelor's degree program in accounting or an equivalent number of units in accounting subject matter. 

Dates and Time: June 24 - August 30, 2024

Location: Online via Zoom

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Sessions

1:00 - 4:45PM

Friday Sessions:

9:00AM - 12:45PM

Seven Wednesday Sessions:

TBD

How do the 24 units apply toward the CPA licensure requirements?

12 units - Accounting
6 units - Either Accounting or Ethics
6 units - Business-Related Subjects

You will be enrolled in the following courses

Advanced Auditing and Attestation (ECON X426A)

This course provides in-depth coverage of the theory and practice of the attest role of the accountant. Both auditing and other areas of attesting are addressed. The class provides comprehensive coverage of the entire audit process including engagement planning, audit sampling, audit evidence and the role of technology in the audit. The class also provides coverage of the role and procedures of internal audit. The course is part of a group of four courses that together will provide broad exposure to professional aspects of accounting that are not covered in a traditional college accounting curriculum.

Current Issues in Financial Reporting (ECON X426B)

This course provides a comprehensive study of a range of issues in financial reporting and accounting, including the theoretical and regulatory frameworks of financial statements, recognition, valuation, and measurement of assets, liabilities, equity and income, and the impact of special transactions and events on financial statements.

The Regulatory Framework of Business (ECON X426C)

This course provides comprehensive coverage of both the legal and tax aspects of the business. Tax issues covered will include the taxation of different business entities as well as individuals, and the impact these have on business decisions. The business law component of the class will include legal issues regarding contracts, professional responsibilities, government regulation, and property, among other items.

Special Topics in Accounting (ECON X426D)

This course provides extensive coverage of selected topics including economic theory, accounting for not-for-profit and government entities, cost and managerial accounting and special issues in corporate taxation.

 

Program Payment Information and Important Deadlines

Initial Payment Options at Checkout

When registering for the program, students will have two payment options to choose from:

  • Full Tuition Payment: Pay the total program fee of $3,800 upfront.
  • Deposit Payment: Alternatively, you may choose to secure your spot with a $100 deposit.

Payment Deadlines and Fees:

  • Regular Registration Deadline: Ensure the complete payment of the program's tuition fee ($3,800) by June 1, 2024, to avoid additional fees. This deadline is critical for those who have initially opted for the deposit payment method.
  • Late Registration Fee: A late fee of $200 will apply to payments not completed by the June 1 deadline, underscoring the importance of meeting this critical date.
  • Final Payment Acceptance Date: The program will accept payments until June 21, 2024, but only if space remains available.

Critical Continuation Requirements:

  • April 8, 2024, Deadline: A sufficient number of $100 deposits or full tuition payments must be received by this date. This early financial commitment is essential for the program's ability to proceed as planned and is considered a critical deadline.
  • June 1, 2024, Deadline: The program's operation is contingent upon securing enough full tuition payments by this date. Not meeting this critical deadline will necessitate the program's cancellation.

Refund Policy in Case of Program Cancellation

Additional Considerations

  • Discounts: Group, employee, and alumni discounts cannot be applied to this program.
  • International Students: For current tuition rates and payment information, international students should contact us directly.

For any questions or further assistance regarding payment options, deadlines, or any other program details, please reach out to us. We're here to help ensure a smooth application process and a rewarding program experience.

 

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