Management accounting programs can prepare students for a financial career. Programs will vary, but some examples of common classes are business intelligence, budgeting and control, business strategy, quantitative methods for accounting, corporate finance, equity analysis and asset pricing.

Individuals who are interested in pursuing highly skilled careers may want to start by earning an associate degree at a community college or university. As students earn their degrees, they often expand their knowledge and worldview, as well as increase their professional qualifications.