30 Years of NC State MAC

30 YEARS OF MAC CELEBRATING

DearAlumni,Students,FacultyandFriends,

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the NC State Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) Program, we not only commemorate three decades of excellence, but also embrace the future we're crafting together Reflecting on our journey, from the pioneering class of 1994 under Bob Peace's guidance to our vibrant, ever-evolving community today, we see a legacy of ambition, innovation and community

This document is more than a history—it's a testament to our collective achievements and the exciting road ahead As we look forward to the next chapters of our story, your feedback, as always, remains our guiding light Together, we're not just navigating the future of accounting we're defining it.

These achievements would not be possible without the significant efforts and support of the MAC faculty and staff They provide the challenging and family oriented environment our program is noted for.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey Here's to continued success, innovation, and connection

Scott Showalter Director, MAC Program

In our most recent years, we’ve boldly expanded our horizons to meet the evolving needs of the accounting profession.

We launched the online MAC format, increasing accessibility and nearly doubling our enrollment.

Our annual MAC Celebration has become a signature event, honoring our distinguished alumni and friends who contribute tirelessly to our success.

The introduction of the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree program and the ASAP Online Pre-requisite Program for non-accounting majors has created new paths to a MAC degree and welcomed greater diversity.

Our commitment to MAC for Life is reflected in our newest program, Lifelong Learning, which allows MAC alumni and friends to earn CPE while reconnecting with the Wolfpack community.

Through continuous curricular innovation, like integrating data analytics throughout the MAC program and adding an academic track focused on business and industry, we ensure our graduates are not just prepared for the future—they are leading it.

Our STEM designation has opened up more career opportunities for our graduates.

Looking Back ThreeDecadesofExcellenceandInnovation

1994

WELCOMING THE FIRST CLASS

NC State enrolls its inaugural class of 32 MAC students in the fall, offering a curriculum designed to meet the emerging 150-hour CPA licensure requirement (120 hours from an undergraduate degree, plus 30 hours from the MAC program), thereby significantly enhancing the qualifications of new CPAs Dr Robert (Bob) Peace serves as the MAC Program’s first director

2002

ENHANCING CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The MAC Program welcomes Katherine Hansen as assistant director, significantly boosting its career development and internship opportunities With her deep insights from the public accounting sector, Hansen expands the program's connections to the industry, increasing student placements in public accounting firms.

By formalizing the internship process, students gain essential real-world experience before graduation, reinforcing the program's reputation for producing highly skilled and workplace-ready graduates

2000

TAKING A REAL-WORLD APPROACH

In 2000, Frank Buckless is named head of the Accounting Department, and around that same time, faculty and administration begin a push for more real-world experience for students Classes evolve to plug into that idea, offering practicums, case studies and other opportunities to give students the practical experience needed to succeed upon graduation.

Everybody was so supportive of everyone else that’s the thing that stuck out to me they cared about each other, they weren’t just in it for themselves.

C.J. Skender, former faculty member

2003

EVOLVING THE CURRICULUM

The MAC program began with two clear tracks tax and audit but faculty quickly realize that employers want to see graduates with both technical and soft skills

In a significant curriculum overhaul to meet market demands, the MAC Program expands the number of required courses to eight core courses plus two electives, marking an evolution from a traditional focus to a dynamic approach reflecting the program's commitment to equipping students with practical skills and insights into the complexities of financial management in the modern market

2005

TRANSFORMATION & RECOGNITION

Beginning in 2005, Krawcyzk leads additional curricular changes, first expanding the 30hour program to 31 hours with the addition of ACC 600 Managerial and Career Effectiveness as a required course

2004

A NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP

Kathy Krawczyk becomes the program's second director and initiates a period of significant growth in professional staff focused on career services, admissions and communications, as well as student enrollment The program grows to accommodate 120 students

Krawczyk formalizes a MAC Orientation, and it has evolved every year, expanding significantly in 2018 to become a two-day experience

The MAC Program launches three optional concentrations (now called specializations) to address evolving industry needs: Information Technology (2005), Enterprise Risk Management (2007), and Tax Strategy (2012) These additions allow students to specialize in critical areas, enhancing their expertise and marketability in the fast-changing accounting landscape

The MAC Program earns its first official ranking, No 23 in the Public Accounting Report Since that time, the MAC Program has been a consistent presence among the top-ranked MAC programs nationwide

We evolved the program to meet what we thought were the industry needs. That was very different from other MAC programs.

Kathy Krawcyzk, former MAC program director and professor emeritus

Securing a New Name TheJenkinsMasterofAccountingProgram

2007

GROWING INTO A NEW NAME

The College of Management's stature and the MAC Program's success attracts a significant naming gift, marking a new era as the Master of Accounting Program is officially named the Jenkins Master of Accounting Program unlocking new opportunities through endowments that bolster student scholarships, fellowships and faculty research

The program also introduces the AIR (Accounting Internship Recruiting) Program, an opportunity for Poole College undergraduate accounting students planning to apply to the graduate program to secure accounting internships for the spring or summer before or after their senior year

And, MAC students begin to study abroad through a three-week summer immersion in Prague, where MAC students visit historical and cultural sites, as well as the offices of major businesses to better understand business in a global context

2009

HITTING OUR STRIDE

The Jenkins MAC program proudly achieves AACSB accreditation for accounting, affirming our commitment to the highest educational standards

The Jenkins MAC Program also steps into the world of virtual learning Powered by a $500,000 EY grant, the program develops a virtual reality learning experience on the Second Life platform, using a virtual warehouse to teach inventory concepts in Advanced Auditing. Future Second Life expansions will create a virtual EY office to create enhanced interaction between students and industry experts

Also during this time, and in spite of a record downturn in the economy, the program ’ s focus on career development results in recruiting success Impactful initiatives include Tour of Cities, during which students visit firms in locations like Charlotte, Washington, DC and/or Atlanta; and Meet the Firms, which brings public accounting firms and industry representatives to campus to meet with students

There are so many doors that open to students through our career activities I get really excited and proud when we help students reach their goals

Kelly Hardy, associate director of student programs and career services

2012

COMPETING AMONG THE BEST

Brittany Aloi (MAC ‘11) is among an elite group of 37 individuals recognized for their outstanding achievement when they sat for their Unified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examinations in 2011. She is honored with the Elijah Watt Sells Award.

2016

CREATING MORE PATHS TO MAC

Faculty members receive the Innovation in AAA Accounting Education Award for their use of virtual reality in the curriculum, underscoring the program's innovative teaching approaches

2018

NEW LEADERSHIP & NEW TRADITIONS

Scott Showalter is named director of the Jenkins MAC Program, succeeding Kathy Krawczyk, who served as director since 2004 Scott brings 33 years of experience in public accounting and more than a decade of teaching at Poole College

In May, the Poole College of Management hosts the inaugural Jenkins Graduate Hooding Ceremony to complement commencement and give special recognition to Jenkins Graduate students in economics, accounting and business administration

Also in 2018, Jenkins MAC Orientation is expanded from one to two days to include additional leadership development programming and provide students with greater early career services support

To broaden access to accounting education, the Jenkins MAC introduced the Accelerated Summer Accounting Prerequisite (ASAP) Program. This innovative five-week summer initiative is designed for students entering the MAC Program from non-accounting undergraduate backgrounds and offers intensive modules to equip students with the foundational accounting knowledge required for success in the program's core courses and electives

Today, the ASAP Program for non-accounting majors is now offered online for maximum flexibility and accessibility

The challenge in having a successful program is, we can’t stand still we have to continue to change to keep ahead of the competition

Scott Showalter, director, Jenkins MAC Program

Continuing to Thrive ThePastFiveYears

2019

CELEBRATING VALUE & VITALITY

Following 25 years of being consistently ranked among the top MAC programs nationwide, the college launches the Jenkins Online MAC to meet the needs of a changing market and provide flexibility to individuals pursuing a MAC degree This program innovation will be a catalyst for future changes, including adding a Business & Industry academic track in 2020.

The Jenkins MAC Program kicks off the academic year with a two-week immersion in data analytics and further integrates data analytics throughout the curriculum, including in tax, applied financial management, audit and financial accounting courses

Also in 2019, the Jenkins MAC recognizes 25 years with an inaugural “MAC Celebration ” The celebration is now an annual event bringing together the full Jenkins MAC community and recognizing outstanding alumni and friends with two yearly awards: Distinguished MAC Alumni and the Friend of the MAC Program

In December, the Poole College of Management adds a second Jenkins Graduate Hooding Ceremony for students who complete the MAC Program during the fall semester

2020

ADAPTING TO CHANGE

The Jenkins MAC Program demonstrates exceptional adaptability by transitioning to online and hybrid learning models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Communication and connectivity are key themes throughout, as some of the MAC Program’s biggest events switch to online, including orientation and Meet the Firms, the program ’ s largest recruiting event.

The program creates new ways to help students stay connected as well, including regular town hall style meetings to facilitate open communication Students are broken into small groups and assigned a faculty member who conducts periodic check-ins individually with each student in their group

Also starting in spring 2020, Poole College moves the ASAP Program for non-accounting majors fully online to provide even greater convenience and flexibility for MAC students ASAP was previously offered as a five-week intensive in-person program. Today, all ASAP modules are offered online and provide direct access to an instructor for one-on-one assistance

The Jenkins MAC Program wants to provide all students, whether on-campus or online, that feeling of being one big family with Wolfpack pride

Jay Arrington, director of admissions, recruiting and enrollment

2021

ADVANCING THE MAC

To foster a more inclusive and diverse professional community, the Jenkins MAC Program introduces a series of DEI initiatives, including speaker panels and curriculum updates

The Jenkins MAC also joins an elite group of AACSB accredited accounting programs to be awarded the STEM designation The designation recognizes the program ’ s continued efforts to explore ways to update the curriculum for the ever-changing area of data analytics and related emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and blockchain

2023

CONGRATULATING NEW GRADS

The first students graduate from the Jenkins MAC Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s (ABM) Program, which provides an accelerated pathway to advance accounting education

2022

MAC FOR LIFE

The Jenkins MAC Program, in collaboration with NC State Executive Education, kicks off Lifelong Learning Programs for MAC alumni, colleagues and friends The program offers a series of virtual summer sessions and an annual Lifelong Learning Annual Summit, bringing together professionals for learning and networking CPA is available for all Lifelong Learning programs

The MAC Program takes another key step toward strengthening lifelong ties with alumni and friends by publishing its first Jenkins MAC Annual Report Find the most recent Annual Report here

It is critical for each student be able to envision their place in the accounting profession Our DEI efforts strive to demonstrate how others have achieved success

Scott Showalter, director, Jenkins MAC Program

30 YEARS OF MAC

MAC at a Glance

MAC at a Glance LeadingtheWayForward

With our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, coupled with real-world opportunities and enduring connections that extend far beyond graduation, we are preparing tomorrow’s leaders in accounting and business

Meet the MAC Class of 2024

In Fall 2023, we welcomed 160 MAC students united in a shared commitment to excellence and a desire to gain the skills needed to thrive in today's complex business environment

Recent Rankings

For 30 years, ranking organizations have recognized the Jenkins MAC for our exceptional educational quality, standing among the nation's elite graduate accounting programs

The newest accolades celebrate our Online Jenkins MAC:

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We are grateful for the leadership and guidance of our administrators, faculty, alumni and friends

MAC Program Directors

1994-2004 – Robert Pearce

2004-2018 – Kathy Krawczyk

2018-present – Scott Showalter

Distinguished Alumni Award

2023 – Emily Wetsel (MAC ‘09)

2022 – Jared Plummer (MAC ‘07)

2021 – Brandy Vannoy (MAC ‘99)

2020 – John McKeever (MAC ‘05)

2019 – Mark Baxter (MAC ‘98)

Friend of the MAC Program Award

2023 – Kim Bullard

2022 – Gary Massey (MAC ‘13)

2020 – Mike & Lori Constantino (NC State ‘84)

Current Board Members

John Broadfoot

Director of Recruiting, Thomas, Judy & Tucker

Kalund Brodie (MAC ‘21)

Investment Banking Analyst, Truist Securities

Stephanie Brown

Managing Director, Deloitte

Sharon Bryson

Former CEO, NCACPA

Taylor Dancy (MAC ‘18)

Audit & Assurance Senior, Deloitte

Steven Hammell (MAC ‘11)

Senior Examiner, FDIC

Matt Krawczyk (MAC ‘18)

Senior Analyst, FP&A, Martin Marietta

Darren Hendrix (MAC ‘07)

Managing Director, FORVIS

Jamelia Livingston (MAC ‘09)

Partner, Americas Professional Practice, EY

Ricky McCoy (MAC ‘17)

Business Controls Analyst, Red Hat

Cori Moore

Recruiting Manager, RSM, US

Marc Morris (MAC ‘13)

Assurance Senior Manager, PwC

Alan Perry (MAC ‘13)

Senior Analyst, FASAB

Sarah Saunders (MAC ‘13)

Sr Accounting Manager, Epic Games

Mark Weadon (MAC ‘11)

Sr Director of Financial Governance, Fidelity Charitable

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