This type of program explores concepts in financial management, income tax planning and auditing. An accounting degree program’s general education courses, such as speech, logic, macroeconomics and communication, provide you with a solid foundation in liberal arts. Core coursework delves into marketing, business law, financial management and statistics, while additional topics of instruction might introduce you to fraud investigations and accounting ethics. Sample courses that you may encounter include: Financial accounting, Management principles, Cost management, Income taxation, Accounting theory, Accounting systems & controls.