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Brandon Bjornson, Audit Associate, Forvis Mazars

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May 7, 2026

Evolving Accounting Careers: Skills, Roles, Credentials

The accounting profession is evolving rapidly as technology automates traditional tasks and companies demand expertise in areas like sustainability reporting, data analysis and AI. For aspiring leaders, this transformation creates…

May 7, 2026

CPA Evolution: How a MAC Prepares You

If you’re considering public accounting as a career path, it matters how your master’s in accounting program prepares you for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Accounting students today face…

Apr 27, 2026

Accounting Careers After Earning a Master of Accounting (MAC)

A Master of Accounting (MAC) can open the door to a wide range of career paths, but many professionals aren’t sure what those opportunities actually look like in practice. Professionals…
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Apr 27, 2026

Why a Career in Accounting is the Smart Choice for Career Changers

At some point in their careers, many professionals start asking the same question: Is there a better path forward? Maybe you’re looking for greater job stability, stronger earning potential or…
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Feb 25, 2026

Eric Spaugh ’25, Audit Staff, Ernst & Young (EY)

Drawn by reputation and affordability, Eric stayed at NC State for his MAC degree and left not only CPA-ready – but backed by a network of professors and peers who continue to shape his career.

Jan 9, 2026

Crissi Patton, Stay-at-home Mom Shapes Career Path

Balancing graduate school with raising two young children, U.S. Navy veteran Crissi Patton is using the Jenkins MAC program’s flexibility to transition into a specialized tax career – one that will allow her to serve business owners with clarity and confidence.

Dec 8, 2025

Celebrating the Jenkins Graduate Programs Class of Fall 2025

Join us in recognizing the Jenkins Graduate Programs Class of Fall 2025 and the impact they’re already making in their industries and communities.

Nov 6, 2025

Jeffrey Bui, From Service to Stability

From serving in the U.S. Navy to becoming the first in his family to graduate from college, Jeffrey Bui’s path to accounting has been one of resilience, reflection and reinvention.

Sep 3, 2025

Phadma Bhattacharjee, Internal Auditor, NC Department of Insurance

Through NC State’s MAC program, Phadma Bhattacharjee strengthened her technical expertise in auditing, data analytics and IT systems – tools she now applies daily in her role in insurance regulatory reporting and compliance.

May 14, 2025

Brandon Bjornson, Audit Associate, Forvis Mazars

Brandon’s journey from the oil fields of Wyoming to an accounting classroom may have been unconventional, but the encouragement and support of the MAC faculty made the experience well worth the effort.