BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Master of Accounting (MAC) Program - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Master of Accounting (MAC) Program X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Master of Accounting (MAC) Program REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000 DTSTAMP:20250131T195155Z CREATED:20250131T195150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T195155Z UID:23711-1742633100-1742648400@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Jenkins Graduate Programs Open House DESCRIPTION:Join us on campus in Nelson Hall and get first-hand insight into the Jenkins MBA\, Master of Accounting (MAC)\, Master of Management\, Marketing Analytics (MMA) and Master of Management\, Risk and Analytics (MRA) programs at NC State University.  \n\n\n\nAll attendees will receive an application fee waiver!  \n\n\n\nCheck-in and Breakfast\n\n\n\n8:45 – 9:15 amGrad Lounge\, 1st floor   \n\n\n\nEnjoy a light breakfast with current graduate students\, admissions staff\, faculty and Poole College leadership.  \n\n\n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n9:25 – 9:45 am Room 2405  \n\n\n\nInformation Sessions and Q&A \n\n\n\n9:50 – 10:50 amRoom 1212 (MMA and MRA)Room G411 (MAC)Room 2405 (MBA) \n\n\n\nJoin current students\, faculty directors and admissions team members for an information session and plenty of time for Q&A.          \n\n\n\nMaximize the Jenkins Graduate Degree to Accelerate Your Career\n\n\n\n11 – 11:45 amRoom 2405 (MBA\, MMA and MRA) Room G411 (MAC) \n\n\n\nIn room 2405\, Director of Graduate Career Services Annie Murray will share how Jenkins graduate students leverage their degree to accelerate their careers and maximize their return on investment (ROI). \n\n\n\nIn room G411\, Jay Arrington\, Director of MAC Admissions and Enrollment\, will discuss MAC career outcomes.  \n\n\n\nLunch and Current Student Panel \n\n\n\n11:50 am – 1 pmGrab lunch in the Grad Lounge and bring up to Room 2405  \n\n\n\nEnjoy lunch while hearing from current graduate students in the MBA\, MMA\, MRA and MAC programs. Admissions team members will also be available at this time to answer any additional questions and discuss next steps. \n\n\n\n Registration\n \n Loading… URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/jenkins-graduate-programs-open-house-3/ LOCATION:Nelson Hall\, 2801 Founders Dr\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2025/01/Copy-of-Jenkins-Graduate-Programs-Open-House-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000 DTSTAMP:20241213T222321Z CREATED:20241213T222317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T222321Z UID:23589-1738252800-1738260000@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Social Hour at Centennial Campus DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Social Hour at Centennial Campus. Admissions team members and current students will be available to answer questions about our program\, the curriculum\, the Poole College community\, and the NC State network. This event is open to the community\, and local beer\, wine\, and small bites are available for FREE.  \n\n\n\nHelpful Information and Parking: The event is located at the NC State Albright Entrepreneurship Garage which is also home to Raleigh Founded.  \n\n\n\nWe recommend parking in the Partner’s Way Surface Lot or Poulton Surface Lot and walking down Partners Way to access the Entrepreneurship Garage/Raleigh Founded on your left. Parking is free after 5pm in the two lots mentioned above.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to meeting you there! \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n \n Loading… URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/social-hour-at-centennial-campus-2/ LOCATION:Raleigh Founded\, 1017 Main Campus Dr\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/12/Copy-of-Social-Hour-at-Centennial-Campus-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T210000 DTSTAMP:20240422T144227Z CREATED:20240422T144227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T144227Z UID:11620-1731002400-1731013200@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:30 Years of MAC Celebration and Awards DESCRIPTION:We invite our MAC community to join us this fall as we celebrate 30 Years of the NC State Jenkins MAC Program! \nDuring the celebration\, we will recognize individuals with the Distinguished MAC Alumni and Friend of the MAC Program awards for making a significant impact on the success of the Jenkins MAC program with their time\, talent and resources. \nInvitations will be sent closer to the event. \nQuestions? Contact Kelly Hardy (kbhardy2@ncsu.edu)\, associate director\, student programs and career services URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/30-years-of-mac-celebration-and-awards/ LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 2610 Cates Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/04/mac-02741.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Hardy":MAILTO:kbhardy2@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T163000 DTSTAMP:20240712T155648Z CREATED:20240712T155648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T155648Z UID:11806-1728030600-1728059400@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning Annual Summit DESCRIPTION:A day for expert faculty\, public accounting and industry leaders\, and Jenkins MAC alumni to learn\, share and network. Hosted in collaboration with NC State Executive Education. \n\nEarn up to 7.5 hours of available CPE credits.\nIncludes 1.0 required NC Ethics credit presented by NCACPA.\nUpdate your professional headshot at our photo station!\n\nThe 2024 Lifelong Learning Annual Summit will take place in Friday\, October 4\, 2024 at the Talley Student Union on NC State University’s main campus. \nCheck out the Summit Schedule at a Glance! \nBusiness Registration – $700 for up to 5 employees\nBest deal\, 30% off Individual Registration! \nDesigned for organizations seeking to invest in their team’s development and growth. Your organization will benefit from group discounts (up to 30% off individual rate)\, a dedicated company table\, and the opportunity to showcase your company’s commitment to lifelong learning through branding across summit materials. \n\nRegister (Business)\n\nIndividual Registration – $205\nWant to reconnect with NC State peers and faculty\, gain valuable insights from industry leaders and further your professional development with CPE? This one’s for you! Includes breakfast and lunch. \n\nRegister (Individual)\n\nQuestions? Contact Jessica Moran at jbmoran@ncsu.edu. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/lifelong-learning-annual-summit-2/ LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 2610 Cates Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States CATEGORIES:Accounting,Alumni,Events,Lifelong Learning,Mac,Nc State Executive Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/07/Summit-Billboard.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Moran":MAILTO:jbmoran@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T131500 DTSTAMP:20240906T185004Z CREATED:20240626T235936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T185004Z UID:11764-1726909200-1726924500@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Jenkins Graduate Programs' Open House DESCRIPTION:Register >> \nJoin us on campus in Nelson Hall and get first-hand insight into the Jenkins MBA\, MAC\, MMA and MRA programs at NC State University! \nThose interested in the following programs will receive a $75 application fee waiver at the conclusion of the event: \n\nOnline MBA\nMasters of Accounting (MAC)\nMaster of Management\, Marketing Analytics (MMA)\nMasters of Management\, Risk and Analytics (MRA)\n\nNote: Feel free to drop in at any time during the event! There’s no need to stay for the entire duration—come and go as it fits your schedule. \nSchedule\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n TimeSessionLocationDescription\n\n\n\n \n 9-9:25amCheck-in and BreakfastThe Exchange (Coffee Shop within Nelson Hall)Enjoy a light breakfast with current graduate students\, admissions staff\, faculty and Poole College leadership. \n \n 9:30-9:45amWelcome and Opening RemarksRoom 2210 \n \n 9:55-10:35amInformation Sessions and Q&ARoom 1130 (MMA and MRA) | Room 1140 (MAC) | Room 2210 (MBA)Join current students and admissions team members for an information session and plenty of time for Q&A. \n \n 10:40-11:20amMaximize the Jenkins Graduate Degree to Accelerate Your CareerRoom 2210 (MMA\, MRA and MBA) | Room 1140 (MAC)MMA\, MRA and MBA: Delivered by Director of Graduate Career Services Annie Murray\, in this session you will learn how Jenkins graduate students leverage their degree to accelerate their careers and maximize their return on investment (ROI). MAC: Meet with Jay Arrington\, Director of MAC Admissions and Enrollment\, to learn MAC career outcomes. \n \n 11:30am-1pmLunch and NC State Alumnus John Gregg*Nelson Hall Auditorium 3400 Enjoy lunch while hearing from NC State alumnus John Gregg*. John plans to share learned lessons from his career\, particularly his belief in the importance of understanding finance. John also plans to focus on the importance of being willing to push yourself and get out of your comfort zone to fully realize your potential. \n \n 1-1:15pmBrief Closing SessionNelson Hall Auditorium 3400 Wrap up the day with a brief session to address any final questions and discuss next steps. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n*John Gregg retired from Truist in April 2023 after 17 years with the company and nearly 10 years as chairman and chief executive officer of Truist Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. \nJohn joined SunTrust in 2006 after a 17-year career in syndicated and leveraged finance with Bank of America\, having served in a variety of leadership positions\, including managing the bank’s European loan syndications business in London\, England\, for several years. He earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in 1984 and a master’s degree in business administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in 1989. \nJohn serves as a board member for Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation and FutureSolve Corporation and previously served on the Junior Achievement of Atlanta board\, the Grady Healthcare Foundation Board\, and the board of Trees Atlanta. \nRegister\nTo register for this event\, click here. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/jenkins-graduate-programs-open-house-2/ LOCATION:Nelson Hall\, 2801 Founders Dr\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/06/Copy-of-Jenkins-Graduate-Programs-Open-House.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T183000 DTSTAMP:20240626T224733Z CREATED:20240626T224733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T224733Z UID:11761-1726158600-1726165800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Jenkins Graduate Programs' Social Hour at Research Triangle Park DESCRIPTION:Join the Jenkins Master of Business Administration\, the Master of Management Marketing Analytics\, the Master of Management Risk and Analytics and the Master of Accounting programs at Frontier RTP and enjoy FREE craft beer from Fullsteam Brewery\, wine selected by RTP Uncorked\, and small bites on us.  \nAdmissions team members and student ambassadors will answer questions about each program\, its curriculum\, the Poole community\, and the NC State network. All you need to do is show up and enjoy! \nTo register for this event\, click here. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/jenkins-graduate-programs-social-hour-at-research-triangle-park/ LOCATION:Research Triangle Park\, 800 Park Offices Drive 27709\, Morrisville\, NC\, 27709\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/06/Copy-of-Out-of-Office-Happy-Hour-at-Research-Triangle-Park-RTP-8.24.23-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000 DTSTAMP:20240701T181242Z CREATED:20240501T181256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T181242Z UID:11675-1721390400-1721394000@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Status of Sustainability Reporting and Challenges in Standard Setting (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:Part of the Lifelong Learning Virtual CPE Summer Series for MAC alumni and friends\, this session will be led by Jeffrey Hales\, PhD\, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) member and executive director of the UT Austin Global Sustainability Leadership Institute. The ISSB is developing—in the public interest—standards that will result in a high-quality\, comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures focused on the needs of investors and the financial markets. \nIn this one-hour session\, you will learn about the key responsibilities of the ISSB\, gain an understanding of the key agenda items being addressed by the ISSB and the current issues about reporting on sustainability information. \nView the Full Series >> \nRegister >> \nCPE Information\n\nField of Study: Business Management: Non-Technical\nFormat: Group Internet\nProgram Level: Basic\nPrerequisite: None\nCPE Credit Available: 50 min\n\nRefund: For group internet based webinars offered via MAC Lifelong Learning\, all sales are final. Full or partial refunds will not be issued for failure to attend one or more of the virtual events offered as a subscription.  Refunds will not be issued if attendees fail to attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE credits. Attendees who do not attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE will receive a link to the recording of the event after the completion of the course. This recording does not qualify for CPE credits. \nCancellation: In case of program cancellation by MAC Lifelong Learning\, when practicable\, all registered participants will be contacted via-email with at least two weeks’ notice. Pro Rata registration fees will be refunded to all participants when the event was not rescheduled. \nFor more information regarding the refund\, cancellation or concern policies\, please contact our offices at executiveeducation@ncsu.edu. The NC State University Executive Education\, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.nasbaregistry.org. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/status-of-sustainability-reporting-and-challenges-in-standard-setting-virtual/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Accounting,Alumni,Events,Lifelong Learning,Mac,Nc State Executive Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/05/LL-JULY-RECTANGLE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T080000 DTSTAMP:20240513T211609Z CREATED:20240513T211515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T211609Z UID:11702-1721203200-1721203200@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Jenkins Graduate Programs Coffee Chat at Lucky Tree DESCRIPTION:Join the Jenkins Master of Business Administration\, the Master of Management Marketing Analytics\, the Master of Management Risk and Analytics and the Master of Accounting programs at Lucky Tree Cafe in Raleigh for a cup of coffee\, tea or pastry item on us. Admissions team members will answer questions about each program and its curriculum\, the Poole College of Management community and the NC State network. This event is open to prospective\, admitted and current students. We look forward to seeing you there. \nTo register for this event\, click here!  URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/jenkins-graduate-programs-coffee-chat-at-lucky-tree/ LOCATION:Lucky Tree Cafe\, 3801 Hillsborough St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/05/Copy-of-Coffee-chat-Lucky-tree-cafe-7.17.2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T130000 DTSTAMP:20240501T200707Z CREATED:20240501T180409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T200707Z UID:11670-1718971200-1718974800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Empowering Impact: Navigating Nonprofit Board Service as a CPA (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:Part of the Lifelong Learning Virtual CPE Summer Series for MAC alumni and friends\, this session will be led by Bonnie Hancock. A professor of practice in the Jenkins MAC program within the Poole College of Management\, Bonnie has an extensive background in nonprofit and for-profit board service. Bonnie has served as the chair of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines\, and has also chaired the National Associate of Corporate Board Directors (NACD) Research Triangle Chapter. \nIn this one-hour session\, you will gain an understanding of the nonprofit sector\, develop skills for effective board stewardship\, and learn how serving on nonprofit boards can lead to corporate board opportunities. \nView the Full Series >> \nRegister >> \nCPE Information\n\nField of Study: Personal Development\nFormat: Group Internet\nProgram Level: Basic\nPrerequisite: None\nCPE Credit Available: 50 min\n\nRefund: For group internet based webinars offered via MAC Lifelong Learning\, all sales are final. Full or partial refunds will not be issued for failure to attend one or more of the virtual events offered as a subscription.  Refunds will not be issued if attendees fail to attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE credits. Attendees who do not attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE will receive a link to the recording of the event after the completion of the course. This recording does not qualify for CPE credits. \nCancellation: In case of program cancellation by MAC Lifelong Learning\, when practicable\, all registered participants will be contacted via-email with at least two weeks’ notice. Pro Rata registration fees will be refunded to all participants when the event was not rescheduled. \nFor more information regarding the refund\, cancellation or concern policies\, please contact our offices at executiveeducation@ncsu.edu. The NC State University Executive Education\, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.nasbaregistry.org. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/empowering-impact-navigating-nonprofit-board-service-as-a-cpa-virtual/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Accounting,Alumni,Events,Lifelong Learning,Mac,Nc State Executive Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000 DTSTAMP:20240501T200736Z CREATED:20240501T172023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T200736Z UID:11659-1715947200-1715950800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Should I Stay or Should I Go: Navigating Mid-Career (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:Part of the Lifelong Learning Virtual CPE Summer Series for MAC alumni and friends\, this session will focus on helping professionals navigate decisions related to their mid-career phase\, such as whether to stay in their current position or explore new opportunities. It will cover topics like assessing career satisfaction\, evaluating potential career paths\, considering professional development options and making informed decisions about the future. Led by Nicole Andrews\, career coach and former vice president of human resources with a national public accounting firm. Nicole has been a featured speaker of the NCACPA. \nView the Full Series >> \nRegister >> \nCPE Information\n\n\nField of Study: Personal Development\n\n\n\nFormat: Group Internet\n\n\n\nProgram Level: Basic\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: None\n\n\n\nCPE Credit Available: 50 min\n\n\nRefund: For group internet based webinars offered via MAC Lifelong Learning\, all sales are final. Full or partial refunds will not be issued for failure to attend one or more of the virtual events offered as a subscription.  Refunds will not be issued if attendees fail to attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE credits. Attendees who do not attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE will receive a link to the recording of the event after the completion of the course. This recording does not qualify for CPE credits. \n\n\n\nCancellation: In case of program cancellation by MAC Lifelong Learning\, when practicable\, all registered participants will be contacted via-email with at least two weeks’ notice. Pro Rata registration fees will be refunded to all participants when the event was not rescheduled. \n\n\n\nFor more information regarding the refund\, cancellation or concern policies\, please contact our offices at executiveeducation@ncsu.edu. The NC State University Executive Education\, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.nasbaregistry.org. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-navigating-mid-career-virtual/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Accounting,Alumni,Events,Lifelong Learning,Mac,Nc State Executive Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T100000 DTSTAMP:20240131T170947Z CREATED:20240131T170804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T170947Z UID:11407-1709884800-1709892000@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Coffee Chat at Lucky Tree Cafe DESCRIPTION:Join the Jenkins Master of Business Administration (MBA)\, the Master of Management Marketing Analytics (MMA)\, the Master of Management Risk and Analytics (MRA)\, and the Master of Accounting (MAC) programs at Lucky Tree Cafe in Raleigh\, NC for a cup of coffee\, tea or pastry item (on us)! Admissions team members will answer questions about each program\, its curriculum\, the Poole community\, and the NC State network. This event is open to prospective students\, admitted students\, and current students. We look forward to seeing you there!\n  \nTo register for this event\, click here. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/coffee-chat-at-lucky-tree-cafe/ LOCATION:Lucky Tree Cafe\, 3801 Hillsborough St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/01/Coffee-chat-Lucky-tree-cafe-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T130000 DTSTAMP:20240123T202715Z CREATED:20240123T202652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T202715Z UID:11370-1709370000-1709384400@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Jenkins Graduate Programs Open House DESCRIPTION:Join us on campus in Nelson Hall and get first-hand insight into the Jenkins MBA\, MAC\, MMA and MRA programs at NC State University!  \nItinerary: \n9-9:30am: Registration & breakfast  \n9:30-10am: Welcome from program leadership & student ambassadors \n10-10:45am:  Financing your graduate degree. Morgan Middleton will provide information about how to maximize aid eligibility of all kinds (grants\, loans\, scholarships). \n11am-11:45am: Information Sessions for each program \n12-1pm: Lunch and Alumni Panel hosted by the Career Management Center  \nTo register for this event\, click here. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/jenkins-graduate-programs-open-house/ LOCATION:Nelson Hall\, 2801 Founders Dr\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/01/grad-open-house.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000 DTSTAMP:20240125T143842Z CREATED:20240112T140805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T143842Z UID:11202-1707908400-1707915600@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:MAC Admissions Q&A\nJoin MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/11202/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Admissions,Events,Mac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T130000 DTSTAMP:20240112T182937Z CREATED:20240112T140420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T182937Z UID:11198-1707303600-1707310800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/mac-virtual-office-hours-5/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Admissions,Events,Mac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000 DTSTAMP:20240112T182900Z CREATED:20231215T165647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T182900Z UID:11129-1706698800-1706706000@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/mac-virtual-office-hours-4/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T180000 DTSTAMP:20240109T200820Z CREATED:20240109T190146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T200820Z UID:11184-1706198400-1706205600@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Social Hour at Centennial Campus DESCRIPTION:Grab your coworkers or friends\, and join us for a Social Hour at Centennial Campus. Admissions team members and current students from Jenkins MBA\, MMA\, MRA and MAC programs will be available to answer questions about each program\, its curriculum\, the Poole community\, and the NC State network.  \nThis event is open to everyone\, and local beer\, wine\, and small bites are available for FREE. \nParking at Centennial is free after 5pm. There is paid hourly parking on main campus drive near Partners Building I for those that arrive before 5pm. You can also park free with a NC State parking permit.  \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nTo register for this event\, click here. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/social-hour-at-centennial-campus/ LOCATION:Raleigh Founded\, 1017 Main Campus Dr\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2024/01/social-hour.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T130000 DTSTAMP:20240112T182735Z CREATED:20231215T165540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T182735Z UID:11127-1706094000-1706101200@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/mac-virtual-office-hours-3/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T130000 DTSTAMP:20240112T182700Z CREATED:20231215T165455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T182700Z UID:11125-1705489200-1705496400@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/mac-virtual-office-hours-2/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240110T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240110T130000 DTSTAMP:20231215T165748Z CREATED:20230123T215827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T165748Z UID:9290-1704888000-1704891600@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/mac-virtual-office-hours/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Accounting,Admissions,Mac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240103T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240103T130000 DTSTAMP:20231215T165724Z CREATED:20230123T220741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T165724Z UID:9300-1704283200-1704286800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/mac-virtual-information-session/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Accounting,Admissions,Mac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T130000 DTSTAMP:20231201T190803Z CREATED:20230123T220844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T190803Z UID:9302-1702555200-1702558800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/mac-virtual-information-session-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Accounting,Admissions,Mac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T130000 DTSTAMP:20231201T190643Z CREATED:20230123T220939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T190643Z UID:9304-1701950400-1701954000@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:MAC Admissions Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join MAC’s director of admissions\, Jay Arrington\, for virtual office hours. Get all of your questions answered about the program and learn more about classes\, faculty\, concentrations and more. \nTo attend\, simply join via this Zoom link during the schedule time (ET). URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/mac-virtual-information-session-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Accounting,Admissions,Mac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2023/01/MAC-Virtual-Information-Session-February-1-2023-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231006T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231006T100000 DTSTAMP:20230815T211721Z CREATED:20230815T211721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T211721Z UID:9999-1696579200-1696586400@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Coffee Chat at Esteamed Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join the Jenkins MBA program\, Master of Accounting program\, Master of Management\, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program and Master of Management\, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program at Esteamed Coffee in Cary\, NC for a cup of coffee\, tea or pastry item (on us)! Admissions team members will answer questions about each program\, its curriculum\, the Poole community and the NC State network. This event is open to prospective students\, admitted students and current students. We look forward to seeing you there! \nLoading… URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/coffee-chat-at-esteamed-coffee/ LOCATION:Esteamed Coffee\, 114 S Academy St.\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2023/08/Esteamed-Coffee-Chat-10623.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230831T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T180000 DTSTAMP:20230830T171759Z CREATED:20230815T212648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T171759Z UID:10005-1693497600-1693504800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:CANCELED: Centennial Campus Social Hour DESCRIPTION:The Jenkins MBA program\, Master of Accounting program\, Master of Management\, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program and Master of Management\, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program at NC State’s Poole College of Management are hosting this month’s Social Hour on Centennial Campus! \nGrab your coworkers or friends\, and join us for Centennial Social Hour. Local beer\, wine\, and small bites will be available for FREE. \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, August 31 from 4-6pm at Raleigh Founded. \nCome learn about how to start your grad school journey at the Poole College of Management and meet the people who make it happen. \n\nRegistration\nLoading… URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/centennial-campus-social-hour/ LOCATION:Raleigh Founded\, 1017 Main Campus Dr\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2023/08/Centennial-Social-Hour-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230501T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230501T120000 DTSTAMP:20230328T192449Z CREATED:20230328T184341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T192449Z UID:9471-1682938800-1682942400@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Graduate School 101: The Application Process DESCRIPTION:If you’re just starting to consider graduate school\, or have already found the program that is the best fit for you – now it’s time to convince the program that you are a good match for them\, as well. This is your chance to learn more about preparing a strong application that will hopefully make you competitive! \n\nWe will provide an overview of what exactly is evaluated in the graduate school application process\, as well as guidance on: \n\ntimeline of the application process\nwriting an effective personal statement\nselecting your references\, and\npreparing for the interview\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n Allison AnthonyJay ArringtonMichael Dixon \n\n\n Associate Director Master of Management Program (Marketing Analytics\, Risk & Analytics)Director of Admissions Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) Program Director of Admissions Jenkins Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe event will take place virtually\, and we will share the Zoom webinar link with you via email ahead of time. \n\n\nRegistration\nLoading… URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/graduate-school-101-the-application-process/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mac.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/439/2023/03/Grad-School-101-Graphic-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220909T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220909T163000 DTSTAMP:20220726T172006Z CREATED:20220429T200045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T172006Z UID:8709-1662710400-1662741000@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning Annual Summit DESCRIPTION:This premier annual (in-person) event brings together expert faculty\, industry leaders and Jenkins MAC alumni. \n\nCome back to learn with the Pack at our inaugural Lifelong Learning Summit. \n\n\nIn collaboration with NC State Executive Education\, the Lifelong Learning Annual Summit is designed to be an interactive day to intentionally learn from and share practices and ideas with fellow accounting professionals. \n\nFull details\, including schedule and registration information for individuals and businesses\, may be found here. URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/lifelong-learning-annual-summit/ LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 2610 Cates Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T130000 DTSTAMP:20220705T233159Z CREATED:20220428T011325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T233159Z UID:8690-1658491200-1658494800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:ESG\, Sustainability Reporting and The Future of Business DESCRIPTION:This is the final session of the Lifelong Learning CPE Summer Series. \n1.0 CPE Credit Hour \nSession 3: Friday\, July 22\, 12-1 p.m. EDT\, ESG\, Sustainability Reporting and The Future of Business with Jessica Yinka Thomas \nClick to register an individual for the July 22 event (one virtual session for $35) \nSession 3 Overview \nDemand for workers who understand ESG (Environmental\, Social and Governance) practices and standards has increased substantially in recent years as companies large and small experience increasing pressure from stakeholders to account for their impact and report on non-financial metrics. Companies are now operating in a hyper-transparent world where environmental or social issues ranging from climate change to DEI can pose significant risks as well as create opportunities for strategic advantage. But the standards for measuring and reporting on ESG are myriad and complex. Innovative new reporting standards and increased collaboration point a way forward in a global business environment rife with uncertainty. \nSession 3 Learning Objectives \n\nDiscuss the role of environmental\, social and governance (ESG) practices in stakeholder engagement\nAnalyze the evolution of different ESG reporting standards and the impact on business strategy\n\nSession 3 Format \nLevel:  Basic\nPrerequisites & Advanced Preparation:  None\nFormat:   Group Internet Based\nRecommended CPE:  1.0 CPE Credit Hours \nField of Study: Accounting – Technical\nCost:   $35 \nRefund: For group internet based webinars offered via MAC Lifelong Learning\, all sales are final. Full or partial refunds will not be issued for failure to attend one or more of the virtual events offered as a subscription.  Refunds will not be issued if attendees fail to attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE credits. Attendees who do not attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE will receive a link to the recording of the event after the completion of the course. This recording does not qualify for CPE credits.   \nCancellation: In case of program cancellation by MAC Lifelong Learning\, when practicable\, all registered participants will be contacted via-email with at least two weeks’ notice. Pro Rata registration fees will be refunded to all participants when the event was not rescheduled. \nFor more information regarding the refund\, cancellation or concern policies\, please contact our offices at executiveeducation@ncsu.edu.  \nThe NC State University Executive Education\, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.nasbaregistry.org.   \nPrevious Sessions: If you are interested in the topics covered in the first two sessions of the CPE Summer Series\, you may find those details below: \nSession 1: Enhancing Agility and Nimbleness for Managing Disruption with Mark Beasley\, PhD \nSession 2: Design Thinking with J. Mark Scearce\, PhD URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/esg-sustainability-reporting-and-the-future-of-business/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000 DTSTAMP:20220607T230756Z CREATED:20220428T011105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T230756Z UID:8686-1655467200-1655470800@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Design Thinking DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Lifelong Learning CPE Summer Series. \nSession 1: Friday\, May 20\, 12-1 p.m. EDT\, Enhancing Agility and Nimbleness for Managing Disruption with Mark Beasley\, PhD \nSession 2: Friday\, June 17\, 12-1 p.m. EDT\, Design Thinking with J. Mark Scearce\, PhD \nSession 3: Friday\, July 22\, 12-1 p.m. EDT\, ESG\, Sustainability Reporting and The Future of Business with Jessica Yinka Thomas \nClick to register an individual for the June 17 event (one virtual session for $35) \nClick to register an individual for the July 22 event (one virtual session for $35) \nSession 2 Overview \nDr. JMark Scearce is an internationally-recognized composer and teacher of Creative Thinking. His five degrees in music\, philosophy\, and religion position him as a purveyor of critical and creative thinking across disciplines. A Phi Beta Kappa\, Scearce’s music is heard all over the world and has earned him the Raleigh Medal of Arts among six other international awards. \nSession 2 Learning Objectives \n\nUnderstand differing modes of learning\nUnderstand analogical thinking\nUnderstand Design Principles as they apply to client interaction\nUnderstand solutions to problems are intrinsic and not extrinsic\nUnderstand multiple epistemologies to every problem\nApply Italo Calvino’s Six attributes of the Novel as guiding principles of a CPA’s approach\n\nSession 2 Format \nRefund: For group internet based webinars offered via MAC Lifelong Learning\, all sales are final. Full or partial refunds will not be issued for failure to attend one or more of the virtual events offered as a subscription.  Refunds will not be issued if attendees fail to attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE credits. Attendees who do not attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE will receive a link to the recording of the event after the completion of the course. This recording does not qualify for CPE credits.   \nCancellation: In case of program cancellation by MAC Lifelong Learning\, when practicable\, all registered participants will be contacted via-email with at least two weeks’ notice. Pro Rata registration fees will be refunded to all participants when the event was not rescheduled. \nFor more information regarding the refund\, cancellation or concern policies\, please contact our offices at executiveeducation@ncsu.edu.  \nThe NC State University Executive Education\, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.nasbaregistry.org.   URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/design-thinking/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T130000 DTSTAMP:20220429T203510Z CREATED:20220428T005936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T203510Z UID:8680-1653048000-1653051600@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Enhancing Agility and Nimbleness for Managing Disruption DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Lifelong Learning CPE Summer Series. \nSession 1: Friday\, May 20\, 12-1 p.m. EDT\, Enhancing Agility and Nimbleness for Managing Disruption with Mark Beasley\, PhD \nSession 2: Friday\, June 17\, 12-1 p.m. EDT\, Design Thinking with J. Mark Scearce\, PhD \nSession 3: Friday\, July 22\, 12-1 p.m. EDT\, ESG\, Sustainability Reporting and The Future of Business with Jessica Yinka Thomas \nClick to register an individual for the full CPE Summer Series (three virtual sessions for $75) \nClick to register a firm for the full CPE Summer Series (up to 10 employees for all three virtual sessions for $500) \nClick to register an individual for the May 20 event (one virtual session for $35) \nSession 1 Overview \nGlobal pandemics; social unrest; war in the Ukraine; disrupted supply chains; the great resignation; technology innovations; unexpected competition – these kinds of sudden surprises are becoming the “new normal.” Executives and boards of directors are increasingly accepting the reality that disruption is becoming a constant they must manage. Merely managing “normal” operations can be foolish in light of the rapid speed of change in today’s global marketplace. Business leaders are realizing the importance of preparing for the unexpected as they seek to increase their agility and nimbleness for navigating whatever may emerge. Mark will outline how organizations are leveraging lessons learned from their experiences of navigating the past two years to proactively strengthen their preparation for future disruptions.  He  will outline practical steps business leaders can take to increase their agility and nimbleness for managing disruptions that are guaranteed to continue. \nSession 1 Learning Objectives \n\nIdentify lessons learned in navigating the past two years\nRecognize the value of enhancing agility and nimbleness\nPinpoint questions executives and boards can ask to assess their level of preparedness for unexpected disruptions\nDevelop strategies for assessing potential weak points that may be stressed by an unexpected event\nUse a “bow-tie” tool to assess the entity’s level of preparedness for navigating a disruption\nExplore techniques for developing a “watch list” of potential exposures that may emerge in the short-term and the long-term\n\nSession 1 Format \nRefund: For group internet based webinars offered via MAC Lifelong Learning\, all sales are final. Full or partial refunds will not be issued for failure to attend one or more of the virtual events offered as a subscription.  Refunds will not be issued if attendees fail to attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE credits. Attendees who do not attend or do not complete the required actions to earn CPE will receive a link to the recording of the event after the completion of the course. This recording does not qualify for CPE credits.   \nCancellation: In case of program cancellation by MAC Lifelong Learning\, when practicable\, all registered participants will be contacted via-email with at least two weeks’ notice. Pro Rata registration fees will be refunded to all participants when the event was not rescheduled. \nFor more information regarding the refund\, cancellation or concern policies\, please contact our offices at executiveeducation@ncsu.edu.  \nThe NC State University Executive Education\, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.nasbaregistry.org.   URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/enhancing-agility-and-nimbleness-for-managing-disruption/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190510 DTSTAMP:20190501T045232Z CREATED:20190501T045232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T045232Z UID:3919-1557360000-1557446399@mac.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Poole College Hooding Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Meymandi Concert Hall  \nEvery May since 1992\, the faculty and staff of the Poole College of Management have celebrated the stellar achievements of graduating Jenkins program students. On Thursday\, May 9\, Poole will continue the tradition with the Jenkins Graduate Hooding Ceremony.\nThis ceremony served to complement the college’s and university’s commencement ceremonies in PNC Arena while giving special recognition to Jenkins Graduate students in economics\, accounting and business administration.\nSee more details at poole.ncsu.edu/commencement\n  URL:https://mac.ncsu.edu/event/poole-college-hooding-ceremony/ LOCATION:2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States CATEGORIES:Global Luxury Management,Grad Econ,Mac,Mba,Signature END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR