Accounting CPA Preparation

A Gold Standard That Is More Important Than Ever

In the realm of financial management, the accountant’s traditional tax-and-audit role has broadened substantially. Within business, accounting now encompasses a great deal of analysis, making positions in this field more important—and certainly more complex. CPA Accounting preparation at UCSC Extension Silicon Valley addresses these issues and offers current and aspiring accountants and finance managers the background to become and remain successful in this dynamic field.

Building an Accounting Foundation into Professional Expertise

Building on the foundation courses from the Accounting Certificate, this program provides an advanced course of study that will deliver the body of knowledge needed to prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. The program also provides courses in specialized areas of accounting, such as attestation and cost accounting.

Tailored Learning Options at Affordable Rates

You receive University of California-quality instruction at a cost significantly lower than degree options—with the added bonus of earning credit toward graduate school, for those who decide to pursue that route. The broad accounting, business, and management curricula available here provide exceptional flexibility in fulfilling the educational requirements for the CPA licensure exams. In addition, we offer:

• More advanced training on complex accounting issues
• Specialized accounting skills for nonprofits and government entities
• Advanced U.S. accounting principles for professionals trained in other countries
• Academic accounting requirements and units needed to take the CPA examination

Courses Fulfill All CPA and Continuing Education Requirements

You can complete 100 percent of your CPA education requirements through our Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, and Marketing curricula. Our Accounting and Business Administration courses also qualify for CPA Continuing Education credit (CEU).

Recognized Career and Graduate School Preparation

Our Accounting CPA Preparation provides an excellent foundation for aspiring CFOs, M.B.A.s, business owners, corporate managers, technical professionals, bookkeepers who want to move up, accounting assistants, and anyone wanting to understand modern accounting. Our coursework in accounting and general business topics is recognized for credit toward M.S. and M.B.A. degrees throughout the Bay Area.