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30 Years and (Ac)Counting

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Feb 25, 2026

Eric Spaugh, 2025, 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.

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.

Oct 2, 2025

Jenkins MAC Alumni Redefine Accounting Careers

From CFOs and corporate strategists to nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs, Jenkins MAC alumni are proving that accounting can open doors to diverse and dynamic careers.

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.

Jan 23, 2025

Jenkins MAC Online Program Celebrates 5 Years

Explore how NC State’s Jenkins Online MAC program has been raising the bar for online accounting education over the past five years, offering flexibility, comprehensive student support and career-focused resources for working professionals.

Dec 3, 2024

Michael Ferguson, From Entertainment to Accounting

Thanks to the Jenkins MAC program’s ASAP program, faculty mentorship and Career Services office, MAC student Michael Ferguson feels prepared to make a successful career change from the entertainment industry to accounting.

Nov 27, 2024

Faculty Spotlight: Scott Showalter, CPA

What inspired you to pursue a teaching career in accounting? I fell into an accounting career much by happenchance, but I enjoyed the contributions I was able to make in…

Nov 22, 2024

30 Years and (Ac)Counting

The Jenkins MAC Program’s anniversary celebrates a legacy of impact and innovation — with excitement for the future.