You can achieve this functionality by using Detail page button. Please follow the below steps for how to create a detail page button on account object.
Setup--->Customize--->Account Object---->Buttons, Links, and Actions----->New Button or Link.
Please check the below link for screenshots and steps.
Please refer this link https://help.salesforce.com/HTViewSolution?id=000182076&language=en_US. This will help you for Account object as well.
Thanks,
Amit
You can achieve this functionality by using Detail page button. Please follow the below steps for how to create a detail page button on account object.
Setup--->Customize--->Account Object---->Buttons, Links, and Actions----->New Button or Link.
Please check the below link for screenshots and steps.
http://hometeamconsulting.com/create-a-record-with-a-button/
Hope this helps you!
Best Regards,
Jyothsna