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.

A diploma is a document granted by any number of institutions, from colleges to technical schools. The intention of a diploma is to show that the holder has successfully completed coursework and has specific knowledge in the relevant subject. Diplomas are often offered and can be completed online.