[header] How to earn a phd in accounting [title] Take all necessary academic prerequisites. [step] Some phd programs in accounting require a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics or finance. Other programs allow you to obtain an undergraduate degree in any subject as long as you satisfy prerequisite courses, which typically include a fundamental accounting course, calculus, linear algebra, statistics and probability. 
[substeps] Check the prerequisite list of the specific program you're interested in applying to. If you are unsure, contact the university department directly with your questions.