Finance & Accounting

About the course

Short-term Professional Development Program Abroad

Program Theme

International financial and accounting vision, incorporating USGAAP concepts.

Target

Undergraduate and graduate students with interest in the areas of finance and controllership.

Objectives

Improve knowledge in investment analysis, international finance and Advanced Controllership, aiming at the current needs of the global market.

Finance & Accounting

Benefits for scholarship holders participating in this program:

  • Free inperson English course in California
  • Guidance and documents for obtaining the US Visa

  • Academic preparation and logistics for the program

Why should I attend this course?

  • Study at an American University with a Scholarship;
  • Classes with PhDs professors from the university, with great executive experience; 
  • Two meetings with local executives within the activity grid and optional visit to the port of Los Angeles; 
  • Have an international financial and accounting vision, incorporating USGAAP concepts into your professional career; 
  • Develop your skills in the areas of finance and controllership aiming the current market needs.

 

Check the opinion of our former students

Testimonials from IBS Americas students who attended University of La Verne

July - 2022

Agnieszka Fas

Finance & Accounting

July - 2016

Luz María Barbero

Finance & Accounting

July - 2016

Aline Lopes

Finance & Accounting

Content

Domestic and Global Financial Environment; Financial Goals and Corporate Governance; Leverage, Return on Investment. Company Visits and Business Cases.

Financing the Global Firm; Global Cost, Financial Structure and Currency Swaps. Company Visits and Business Cases.

Advanced Financial Accounting; International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Business Cases and Graduation Ceremony.

Frequently Asked Questions

In order to study with IBS Americas, it is necessary to have an intermediate to advanced level of English, so that you can interact effectively with colleagues and professors during the courses. The Business English course, however, requires only a basic level of English, making it ideal for those who want to improve their language skills before delving into more complex content. 

In the United States, IBS Americas offers in-person courses at several prestigious universities, such as: 

University of La Verne and California State University, Northridge (CSUN), California. 
State University of New York (SUNY), on the New Paltz and Albany campuses in New York. 
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Florida. 

The students will visit companies active in the local market or receive representatives at the university for lectures according to the course's area of study. It is expected that students have a very proactive attitude, asking interesting questions to the representative of the organization.

PROGRAM COORDINATION IN BRAZIL
Professor Ricardo Britto

PhD in Business Administration from FEA/USP, he is one of the most experienced Brazilian professors in International Business.

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  • Location
    La Verne - United States
  • Next terms
    2025 and 2026
  • Dates
    3 weeks (January or July )
  • Investment
    U$ 7,245 + Enrollment: U$ 90
    Check opportunities for partial scholarships
  • Program Profile
    Full-time classes and visits to companies
  • Workload
    80 class-hours (lectures, talks and company visits)
  • Additional Activity
    Business English module included in the program with 27 class-hours
  • Students per Classroom
    From 15 to 30
    students
  • Certification
    Certificate in Executive Management - ULV and Business English - ELS
  • Language
    English
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