Do you plan to take classes at an accounting school? You can improve your success in those classes by polishing some skills now. What are some of these valuable skills that will ensure success in class and beyond? Here are five of the most important to foster and ways to do so.  1. Basic Math. The good news for anyone considering accounting as a career is that you don't need to be a pro at calculus, geometry, or other higher or more abstract forms of math.