Accounting career development

May 14, 2024

Poole Researchers Uncover Tax Costs of Gambling

SportsHandle, a digital publication that covers legal gambling in the United States, recently highlighted Poole College research on the lose-lose tax proposition facing North Carolina gamblers.  “North Carolina doesn’t have itemized deductions for gambling,” Poole economist Nathan Goldman told SportsHandle. “There is a flat tax of 4.5 percent on gambling winnings. As an example, if…

May 14, 2024

Why Does N.C. Tax Online Sports Bets Differently? Poole Explains.

In reporting from ABC-11 News, Poole College researchers explain why North Carolina taxes online and in-person sports gambling winnings differently. The distinction, said associate economics professor Nathan Goldman, is in what constitutes a gambling “session.” In a casino, a session begins when you walk in and ends when you cash out. It could contain multiple…

May 14, 2024

Costly Skepticism in the Auditing Industry

Skepticism is a foundational characteristic for financial statement auditors, and it needs reinforcement. But Joseph Brazel, Jenkins Distinguished Professor of Accounting in the Poole College of Management, has found evidence that supervising auditors sometimes discourage their subordinates’ skepticism by fixating on the cost of investigations that don’t identify misstatements in the financial statements. Brazel calls…

May 8, 2024

N.C. Gov. Cooper Weighs In on Sports Gambling Research by Poole College’s Goldman, Lewellen

After the Poole College researchers revealed the implications of North Carolinians being unable to itemize their gambling losses, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper calls for the state’s legislature to “fix” the issue.

May 2, 2024

5 Outstanding Graduates from Jenkins Class of 2024

Discover the inspiring stories of five exceptional graduates from Poole College of Management’s Jenkins Graduate Programs as they transition from academic excellence to impactful careers.

May 1, 2024

Poole Researchers Reveal Tax Implications of Sports Betting in North Carolina

A TV news segment highlights research by economists Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen on the tax implications of sports betting in North Carolina.

May 1, 2024

An Unexpected Tax Burden: How North Carolina Will Tax Your Gambling Income Even if You Have Net Losses

Poole College’s Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen examine the implications of North Carolinians being unable to itemize their gambling losses and what that means for them as they bet on sports in North Carolina.

Apr 23, 2024

MAC Student Mentorship Program Fosters Deeper Connections and Career Development

Discover how the Jenkins MAC Student Mentorship Program uniquely blends professional development and personalized mentorship, fostering deeper connections and career readiness among accounting graduates.

Apr 18, 2024

Whited, Burd Examine SEC Climate Disclosure Amendment

Poole College’s Rob Whited and Carly Burd examine a recent Securities and Exchange Commission rule change related to public companies’ climate disclosures.

Apr 18, 2024

Senior Staff Give More Constructive Feedback When They Think They’ll Work With You Again

The findings are relevant to any company where on-the-job training is important for developing a skilled workforce.