Accounting professionals and students who want to further their knowledge in the area may want to pursue an MBA Accounting. This program prepares students with the skills to design, control, and operate accounting information systems.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.