Dr. Gordon Klein

Instructor

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Biography

Gordon Klein is an attorney and a registered Illinois CPA with a long-standing teaching interest that began at the age of 23 when he studied law at the University of Michigan. He had the opportunity to teach accounting at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business before relocating to Los Angeles. In addition to practicing law, Klein pursued a career as a professional jazz/pop keyboard player, merging his interests in law and music with professional interactions with notable musicians. In Los Angeles, he practiced commercial law before shifting his focus to entrepreneurial pursuits including developing a financial publishing business. He resumed his teaching career at UCLA Anderson in 1981, while also teaching at UCLA School of Law and Loyola Law School's LLM taxation program. Klein is a well-known court-appointed referee and arbitrator for commercial disputes, serving as an expert in several high-profile cases. He has been quoted and featured in various media including the Wall Street Journal and CNN, and has authored a widely-used textbook on ethics in accounting. Over 8,000 California financial professionals have trained under his guidance to pass the CPA exam.

Research Interests

Experience

Continuing Lecturer

— Present

UCLA Anderson School of Management • Los Angeles, CA

Teach a range of accounting courses, focusing on ethical behavior and quantitative disciplines.

Awards

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Phi Beta Kappa

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Beta Alpha Psi

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Burroughs Corporation Scholar

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Branstrom Scholar

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Regents-Alumni Scholar

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.