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Established in 1884 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s accounting program is one of the oldest in Southern California. 100% of the accounting students in our program have gained employment within one year of graduation.
This program is not currently accepting applications for Fall 2026. If you have already applied or inquired about this program, we invite you to reach out to our Admissions Office by emailing [email protected] or by calling 818.252.5221 to discuss the options that are available to you.
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Students studying accounting learn how to make important high-level financial decisions. Accounting majors can shift from working for a business to becoming an independent entrepreneur to achieve upward mobility.

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Students cannot master the accounting practice by simply taking multiple-choice exams. Rather, we provide stimulating classroom instruction based on outcome focused experiences and industry trained professionals.
MGMT 100 Fundamentals of Business Enterprise
This course allows students to discover how aÌýbusiness works and how it impacts society. BusinessÌýis studied as an integral part of a total social,Ìýpolitical, and economic environment in all itsÌývarious functional areas: accounting, finance,Ìýmanagement, marketing, human relations, and how these areas interact. It explores howÌýentrepreneurs find, screen, and evaluate ideasÌýfor new business opportunities. A key part of theÌýcourse focuses on student teams’ development ofÌýa business plan for a new venture. Prerequisites:ÌýNone.
MGMT 110 LegalÌýEnvironment Of Business
This course prepares students to make viable decisions within a legal and ethical framework. Subjects include the nature of law and legal process, business and the regulatory environment, administrative law of contracts and torts, statutory and common law, antitrust, partnerships and corporations, environmental law, consumer protection, and employment law. Prerequisite: WRIT 111, Academic Writing I.
ACCT 205: Financial AccountingÌýfor Decision-making
Principles of accrual accounting, basic processes of financial record keeping, and use of the basic financial statements. Emphasis is on learning the strengths and weaknesses of financial accounting in order to better use accounting information to make financial decisions. Prerequisites: MGMT 100, Fundamentals of Business Entrepreneurship, MGMT 110, Legal Environment of Business, WRIT 111, Academic Writing 1, COMM 120, Public Speaking, and MATH 220, Business Math or MATH 249, College Algebra.
ACCT 206: ManagerialÌýAccounting for Decision-making
Accounting methods and issues applicable to equity of partnerships and corporations, accounting for current and long-term debt, managerial accounting, including inventory costing, capital and operational budgeting, and break-even analysis. Prerequisite: AC 205, Principles of Accounting I.
MGMT 301 Principles of Marketing
This course focuses on the practice of writtenÌýand oral skills as applied to human relations in aÌýbusiness or non-business organizational setting.ÌýEmphasis is on the principles of effective listeningÌýand perceptual processes in communications,Ìýincluding an awareness of current issues such asÌýthe role of electronic media and communicationÌýprocesses within an organization. Prerequisite:ÌýWRIT 112, Academic Writing II.
MGMT 326 Management and Organizational Behavior
This course is a comprehensive overview of the management process and organizational behavior.ÌýThe focus of the course is on understanding andÌýmanaging human behavior in organizations. TopicsÌýinclude: fundamentals of planning and organizing,Ìýorganizational culture and leadership, motivation,Ìýcommunication, managing across cultures,Ìýethics and social responsibility, human resourceÌýskills, teamwork and group dynamics, diversity,Ìýpower and politics, authority and influence, andÌýmanaging change and conflict. A high level ofÌýparticipation is garnered through the use of cases,Ìýsimulations, discussion, and viewing the class itselfÌýas a virtual organization. Prerequisite: MGMT 100,ÌýFundamentals of Business Enterprise. Co-requisite:ÌýWRIT 112, Academic Writing II or WRIT 212,ÌýRhetoric and Design.
ACCT 300: Cost Accounting
In-depth study of: product costing, including job-order, process and standard costs, variance analysis, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Prerequisite: AC 206, Principles of Accounting II or ACCT 206, Principles of Accounting II.
ACCT 304: Intermediate Accounting I
A concentrated study of accounting within the conceptual framework which underlies financial reporting, with emphasis on accounting issues related to asset valuation and reporting, including time value of money concepts and long-term obligations. Prerequisite: AC 206, Principles of Accounting II, or ACCT 206, Principles of Accounting II.
ACCT 305: Intermediate Accounting II
Examines accounting issues for long term obligations, income taxes, pensions, leases, error correction, accounting changes, income recognition, financial statement analysis, cash flow statement, and owners’ equity and earnings per share. Prerequisite: AC 304, Intermediate Accounting I or ACCT 304, Intermediate Accounting I.
ACCT 352: Concepts of Taxation
An introduction to a broad range of tax concepts and types of taxpayers covering the role of taxation in the business decision-making process; basic tax research and planning; professional standards and ethics; and the interrelationship and differences between financial accounting and tax accounting. Prerequisite: AC 206, Principles of Accounting II or ACCT 206, Principles of Accounting II.
ACCT 388: Advanced Business Law
This course examines key legal doctrines and rulesÌýgoverning organizations. Emphasis is on analyzingÌýopen-ended, lifelike fact patterns (i.e. case studies)Ìýto identify and complete appropriate standardÌýlegal forms. Prerequisites: ACCT 205, FinancialÌýAccounting for Decision Making and MGMT 110,ÌýLegal Environment of Business.
ACCT 403: Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting
Fund accounting, study of the accounting literature applicable to governmental units and to not-for-profit entities such as colleges, universities and hospitals. Prerequisite: AC 305, Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 410: Auditing
This course will examine financial auditing practicesÌýand procedures. Professional standards of practiceÌýand reporting are also explored. Prerequisite: ACCTÌý305, Intermediate Accounting II.
MGMT 400: OperationsÌýMethods in Value Chain Management
Value Chain Management looks at the entireÌýstream of value-adding units and activities in anÌýorganization. The categories include primaryÌýline-management activities from inbound logistics,Ìýproduction, marketing and sales, outbound services,Ìýand return actions. It also includes staff functionsÌýsuch as HR, infrastructure concerns, development,Ìýand purchasing. The course focuses on theÌýquantitative techniques utilized by managers inÌýthese areas for problem solving and decisionÌýmaking in business, including areas such as linearÌýprogramming models, inventory and productionÌýmodels, decision making and project schedulingÌýunder certainty and uncertainty, transportationÌýand trans-shipment techniques, decision treeÌýconstruction and analysis, and PERT/CPM.ÌýPrerequisites: MATH 220, Business Mathematics orÌýMATH 249, College Algebra; MATH 226, BusinessStatistics; MGMT 336, Management of InformationÌýSystems; and FINA 360, Financial Management.
MGMT 461: Leadership Theory and Practice
This course provides an examination of currentÌýtheory in the burgeoning field of leadershipÌýstudies, emphasizing leadership skills and theirÌýplace in human resources management. IdeasÌýof self-awareness, understanding the role of theÌýleader, and sensitivity to individuals and groups willÌýbe taught. Students will learn the significance andÌýimplementation of vision statements and engageÌýin a study of inspiration versus domination andÌýmotivation versus manipulation. Students will alsoÌýexplore the creation of positive self-image andÌýgroup identity. Course activities include lecture, caseÌýstudy, experiential exercises, and group process.ÌýLecture. Prerequisites: MGMT 326, ManagementÌýand Organizational Behavior; MGMT 350, BusinessÌýEthics; and WRIT 112, Academic Writ-ing II or WRITÌý212, Rhetoric and Design.
MGMT 483: Business Policy and Strategy
This course is the “capstoneâ€� course for businessÌýmajors. It provides an opportunity to integrateÌýprevious studies in the functional areas ofÌýmarketing, finance, accounting, production, andÌýmanagement. Organizations are analyzed withÌýrespect to the effectiveness and appropriatenessÌýof strategies and goals in each of the functionalÌýareas and the synergies of those areas for achievingÌýopTimal results consistent with their respectiveÌýmissions. The major topics covered includeÌýcompetitive analysis, the strategic managementÌýprocess, the role of the chief executive officer,Ìýstrategy formulation and decision making, andÌýstrategy implementation. Lecture. Prerequisites:ÌýSenior standing; MGMT 400, Operations Methods inÌýValue Chain Management; and WRIT 112, AcademicÌýWriting II or WRIT 212, Rhetoric and Design. Note:ÌýA minimum grade of Ìý“Câ€� or better in this course isÌýrequired to graduate.
ACCT 351: Advanced Taxation
Study of Federal Income Tax Law applicable to corporations, partnerships, trusts, gifts, and estates. Prerequisite: AC 305, Intermediate Accounting II or ACCT 305, Intermediate Accounting II, or consent of instructor.
ACCT 353: Entertainment Industry Accounting
Accounting and management applications specific to the motion picture industry, with general use in all other areas of media production, including television, commercials, music videos, and games development. Specific topics include production budgeting, management reporting, film terminology, and studio distribution contacts. Financial reporting requirements promulgated by the American Institute of CPAs and the Financial Accounting Standards Board will be discussed. Prerequisite: AC 206, Principles of Accounting II or ACCT 206, Principles of Accounting II, and junior standing.
ACCT 401: Advanced Accounting
Business combinations; inter-company transactions; foreign currency transactions and financial statements; partnership formation and liquidation; introduction to government and not-for-profit accounting. Prerequisite: AC 305, Intermediate Accounting
ACCT 405: Accounting Systems
Study of the application of computer processing to accounting procedures; includes control mechanisms and procedures to maintain the integrity of data and the effective reporting of information. Prerequisite: AC 206, Principles of Accounting II or ACCT 206, PrinciplesÌýof Accounting II.
ACCT 470: Topics
Accounting subjects or developments of interest not elsewhere covered. Prerequisite: AC 304, Intermediate Accounting I or ACCT 304, Intermediate Accounting I.
ACCT 485: Accounting Problems
Review of current accounting theory and the problems used to test the understanding and application of that theory in professional examinations. Prerequisites: AC 300, Cost Accounting or ACCT 300, Cost Accounting, and AC 305, Intermediate Accounting II or ACCT 305, Intermediate Accounting II.

We provide interactive assignments to help students think in outcomes rather than in tasks and to-do lists.
Our curriculum helps students become results-oriented to achieve organizational growth and to create profitable bottom-lines.
This creates meaningful resumes for our students as they are seen as achievers who can move organizations forward.
Our faculty members represent highly regarded scholarly academics and practitioners.
They possess strong academic background with scholarly works published in leading academic journals.
Our faculty brings extensive experience in the field (i.e. working for the IRS for more than 30 years). In addition, adjunct faculties own and operate their accounting practice and are locally recognized within their communities.

Whether you are an accounting major or if you aspire to start your own business, entrepreneurs must comprehend necessary accounting and finance tools to:
Learn how she turned an internship with the ‘Big 4’ accounting firm EY into a full time job.

Our program’s goal is to help anyone develop a satisfying and rewarding career. Accounting is a fantastic major, whether you are interested in public accounting, small businesses, tax, or want to start your own firm. Feel free to reach out to us to talk about the program!
Email Dr. Satinder Dhiman at [email protected]
AACSB International: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
ACBSP: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
WSCUC: Senior College and University Commission (formerly WASC)
The Bachelor of Business Association (BBA) in Accounting at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Business (WUSB) comprises 120 credit units, which allows graduates toÌýsit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ExamÌýin California. However, the state boards of accountancy require students to complete 150 academic credit units to be eligible to become a licensed CPA.
For a full list ofÌýCaliforniaÌýCPA licensure requirements, please visit . Other states may have additional educational and/or non-educational requirements.
Before enrolling at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, prospective students must review the Accounting Professional Licensure webpage to determine whether our program meets the educational requirements in the state(s) they wish to practice. To discuss the process of obtaining a CPA license in a particular state, please contact Admissions at [email protected]Ìýor 818-252-5221. For a general overview of CPA licensing requirements by U.S. state and territory, students may contact an individual state board of accountancy or visitÌý.