Accounting & Consulting
Where the numbers and the strategy meet — modeling, audit, and advisory thinking under one roof.
Director: Helmer
The BAI Difference
Why Both? We explain the accounting-consulting overlap and why a unified committee best prepares you for both career paths.
"Understanding both the underlying accounting and the overarching strategy makes you significantly more dangerous in any advisory room." — Helmer
What You'll Learn
- •3-statement modeling and financial statement analysis
- •Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and LBO basics
- •Audit fundamentals and operational review
- •Case frameworks and structured advisory thinking
Signature Projects
UCLA Club Audit / Advisory
Analyze a peer club's operations and financial structures, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
Industry Case Competitions
Tackle real-world business strategy problems in timed, team-based formats.
Curriculum (Fall 2026)
Week 1
Introduction & Core Concepts
Week 2
Industry Overview & Terminology
Week 3
Foundational Models & Tools
Week 4
Advanced Case Studies
Week 5
Midterm Project Review
Week 6
Networking & Interview Strategies
Week 7
Deep Dive: Specialized Topics
Week 8
Final Presentations