Accounting Education Requirements: Degrees. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field, is widely considered the minimum education level required to land a job as an accountant, the BLS reports. However, many employers seek applicants that have earned Master's degrees in Accounting or Business Administration.ccounting Education Requirements: Degrees. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field, is widely considered the minimum education level required to land a job as an accountant, the BLS reports. However, many employers seek applicants that have earned Master's degrees in Accounting or Business Administration.