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MAC Advantage Resource Hub

Welcome to the MAC Advantage Resource Hub! Here, you’ll find our latest collection of thought-provoking webinars, insightful interviews with industry experts, and conversations with distinguished leaders in accounting and beyond. These resources are designed to empower and inform you as you grow and adapt in your career.

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MAC Advantage Conversations

Episode 4: Barry C. Melancon

Welcome to the fourth episode of the “MAC Advantage” conversation series, where NC State Jenkins MAC Director Scott Showalter sits down with Barry C. Melancon, former Chief Executive Officer of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), for an insightful discussion about the activities at the AICPA and the current and future state of the accounting profession.

In this candid conversation, Barry reflects on the variety of experiences he encountered during his numerous years in the accounting profession. As the longest-serving CEO in the AICPA’s 133-year history, Barry talks about key events in the accounting profession and shares his insights about some of the challenges and accomplishments he experienced during his tenure at the AICPA. Further, Barry shares his views about the current and future state of the accounting profession.

Don’t miss the next informative episode of the “MAC Advantage” series, designed to bring fresh professional perspectives to today’s and tomorrow’s accounting leaders!

Episode 3: Paul Munter

Welcome to the third episode of the “MAC Advantage” conversation series, where NC State Jenkins MAC Director Scott Showalter sits down with Paul Munter, former Chief Accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for an insightful discussion about the activities at the SEC and the future of the accounting profession.

In this candid conversation, Paul reflects on the variety of experiences he encountered during his numerous years in the accounting profession. As one of the longest-serving Chief Accountants at the SEC, Paul shares some challenges and accomplishments he experienced during his tenure at the SEC. Further, reflecting on his various roles in public accounting, as an academic and as a regulator, Paul shares his views about the current and future state of the accounting profession.

Don’t miss the next informative episode of the “MAC Advantage” series, designed to bring fresh, professional perspectives to today’s and tomorrow’s accounting leaders!

Episode 2: Tom Hood

Welcome to the second episode of the “MAC Advantage” conversation series, where NC State Jenkins MAC Director Scott Showalter sits down with Tom Hood, EVP – Business Engagement & Growth at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), for an insightful discussion about the future of the accounting profession.

In this candid conversation, Tom shares the variety of experiences he has encountered during his numerous years in the accounting profession. He offers a global perspective on the challenges facing accounting professionals in business and industry. Additionally, he defines what Finance 2.0 means and explains how the AICPA is preparing accounting professionals to take advantage of the opportunities provided by Finance 2.0.

Don’t miss this informative episode of the “MAC Advantage” series, designed to bring fresh professional perspectives to today’s and tomorrow’s accounting leaders!

Episode 1: Christina Ho

Welcome to the first episode of the 2024 “MAC Advantage” conversation series, where NC State Jenkins MAC Director Scott Showalter sits down with Christina Ho, board member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), for an insightful discussion on today’s accounting profession.

In this candid conversation, Christina shares her unique career journey, spanning roles in audit, technology, and government, ultimately leading to her role at the PCAOB. She offers an insider’s perspective on her regulatory approach, including her decision-making framework and recent stances on key standards in the profession. They also dive into emerging trends and the pivotal role of technology, particularly AI, in shaping the future of auditing.

Don’t miss this engaging start to the “MAC Advantage” series, designed to bring fresh professional perspectives to today’s and tomorrow’s accounting leaders!

2025 Lifelong Learning Webinars

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What happens when leadership prioritizes people? NC State alumna Dawn Potter Sander (’92, ’94), founder of DPS Leadership LLC, shares practical strategies for leading in today’s dynamic workplace. Learn how to navigate hybrid environments, bridge generational gaps, and manage up with confidence.

2024 Lifelong Learning Webinars

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Should I Stay or Should I Go:
Navigating Mid-Career

This session will help professionals navigate decisions related to their mid-career phase, such as whether to stay in their current position or explore new opportunities. It covers topics like assessing career satisfaction, evaluating potential career paths, considering professional development options and making informed decisions about the future. Nicole Andrews, a vice president of human resources and career coach, leads this session.

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Empowering Impact: Navigating Nonprofit Board Service a a CPA

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.

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Status of Sustainability Reporting and Challenges in Standard Setting

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. This session is led by Jeffrey Hales, PhD, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) member and executive director of the UT Austin Global Sustainability Leadership Institute.

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2023 Lifelong Learning Summit Presentations

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Three Things to Prepare for Success as an Entrepreneur

Before you take that leap into entrepreneurship there are a few things you can do to set yourself up for a greater likelihood of success. We have all read the statistics of the number of entrepreneurship ventures that fail and in many cases, the failure could have been avoided if they would have embraced the topics that we will discuss in this session. During this session, we will cover three key learning objectives to ensure that you walk away with practical guidance that can help you prepare for success as an entrepreneur. Terrell Turner, CPA, Co-founder, TLTurner Group and 40 Under 40 Black CPA, leads this session.

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Conversation with Tracey Golden and Russell Golden

This keynote presentation is a conversation with Tracey Golden and Russell Golden. Tracey Golden served as the chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Associate of International Certified Professional Accountants from June 2020 through June of 2021 and vice chairperson June 2019- 2020. Tracey is also a retired partner from Deloitte. Russell Golden served as the chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for 16 years ending in June of 2020. Moderated by: Scott Showalter, Director of the MAC program.

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2023 Lifelong Learning Webinars

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Managing Hybrid and Remote Teams

A different set of leadership and management skills are needed to motivate hybrid and remove teams. This session is designed to give you hands-on tactics for leading multi-generational hybrid and remote teams, with a special emphasis on Gen Y and Z team members. Key differences between fully remote and hybrid team working are also discussed. Bradley Kirkman, PhD, General (Ret.) H. Hugh Shelton Distinguished Professor of Leadership leads this session.

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Paul Munter

A Dialogue with the Chief Accountant of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Paul Munter serves as the Chief Accountant of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is a key contributor to the oversight of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Public Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). 

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Deborah Porter

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome can show up as doubting your ability or fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite EVIDENCE of success. During the session, we identify 5 ways to starve imposter syndrome and how to protect the evidence of our successes. Deborah Porter, workplace parent consultant and certified life coach leads this session.

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Mark Beasley

Enhancing Agility and Nimbleness for Managing Disruption

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 Beasley, director of the NC State ERM Initiative, outlines how organizations are leveraging lessons learned from their experiences of navigating the past two years to proactively strengthen their preparation for future disruptions. 

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