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Sep 4, 2024

What If Tips Didn’t Get Taxed?

Poole College researchers Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen explore the implications of a policy both presidential candidates favor.

Aug 29, 2024

Faculty Spotlight: Kathy Krawczyk

What inspired you to pursue a career in accounting, tax and academics? I took an accounting class in high school and really enjoyed it, so I declared accounting as my major. At Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale, the accounting class that really interested me the most was my Introduction to Tax class. SIU was starting…

Aug 28, 2024

Jenkins MAC Program Fall Orientation Prepares Students for Program and Career Success

On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Jenkins MAC program welcomed 120+ incoming students from the on-campus and online programs to New Student Orientation at the McKimmon Center. Belonging to the largest Jenkins MAC class in history, the students had the opportunity not only to receive an introduction to the program – but to network with peers…

Aug 27, 2024

MAC Alumni Get Insider’s View of Sustainability

One of the lead standard setters in sustainability accounting gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the work happens.

Aug 8, 2024

The Tax Implications of Olympic Prizes

When athletes medal at this year’s Summer Olympics, they’ll attract the eyes of the world—and tax collectors. Poole College experts unpack Olympic tax impacts.

Jul 18, 2024

Faculty Spotlight: Rob Whited

Rob Whited's early exposure to accounting through his family, combined with an inspiring college professor, led him to pursue a master’s in accounting. Discover how his journey and passion for teaching create meaningful connections with his students and impact their careers, while he stays updated with industry changes to bring current knowledge into the classroom.

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.

Jun 6, 2024

How to Build a Team of ‘Appropriately Skeptical’ Financial Statement Auditors

Rewarding skepticism is associated with an increased likelihood of identifying potential fraud during the auditing process.

May 31, 2024

The ABCs of LLCs (and C and S corps, too)

An entrepreneur’s choice of business entity type affects everything from taxes to legal liability. Poole College scholars analyze the options for organizing.