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Michael Cento ‘17, Corporate Accounting Manager, Kymera International

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Apr 28, 2026

Julia Oman ’13, Senior Director, Greystar Real Estate Partners

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.
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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.

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.
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Jul 2, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know Poole Alumnae Madison Bell

Bell, who has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Poole, talks with Dean Frank Buckless about her favorite classes and gives advice for students.

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.

Feb 20, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know MAC Alum Rebecca Crumpler

Over the past few months, Poole College Dean Frank Buckless has been sitting down with students and recent grads to learn more about their experiences in the college. Rebecca Crumpler graduated in May…

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.

Sep 18, 2024

MAC Alum Cole Shephard on Building a Global Career Through Accounting and Entrepreneurship

Cole Shephard’s journey from NC State to founding the largest coffee producer in Colombia is built on a strong accounting background and global experience. As an entrepreneur and founding partner of Legacy Group, Shephard emphasizes the importance of mastering business fundamentals and embracing lifelong learning.

Jul 17, 2024

Lauren Kern, Assistant Director of Accounting and Finance at USA Baseball 

Two-time NC State alumna Lauren Kern is leveraging the accounting skills she gained in the MAC program – as well as the sports management experience she gained in undergrad – to work in her dream job: an accounting role for a major sports organization.

Jun 7, 2024

Michael Cento ‘17, Corporate Accounting Manager, Kymera International

Thanks to the Jenkins MAC program, Michael Cento developed the foundation he needed to change careers from education to accounting – and gained the skills he needed to contribute to the workforce on day one.