Accounting graduates frequently accept jobs in such varied positions as corporate accountant, financial reporting specialist, tax accountant, financial analyst, cost accountant, and mututal fund accountant. Accounting majors also have excellent backgrounds to become stockbrokers, forensic accountants, internal auditors, IRS or state tax department agents, FBI agents, government auditors, business valuation specialists, financial planners, and budgeting specialists. Modern accountants function as financial consultants to businesses, helping management to identify and solve financial and tax problems. Many fields of law require an understanding of financial data and the ability to read and interpret financial statements. These include tax law, estate and trust law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law and litigation.
Most accounting involves only simple math and algebra.
Such high school courses are helpful but certainly not necessary.