Perspectives | Kenan-Flagler

Switching careers? Why accounting might be just what you’re looking for

Accounting might be the new career you’re seeking and, here’s why: There are a lot of accounting jobs out there for you.

MAC student perspectives: Orientation and Leadership Immersion

The MAC Program begins with a four-day orientation to the program that includes a one-credit leadership course.

MAC student perspectives: Employer recruiting events

The recruiting process can definitely be overwhelming at times, but the MAC Program staff provide helpful tips that prepare students for the various recruiting events that are offered through our Master of Accounting (MAC) Career Services team.

MAC student perspectives: “Be audit you can be!”

When I walked into my audit class today, on the board read, “Be audit you can be!” Professor Dikolli provided just the subtle, "punny", and comically-relieving motivation for MAC students in the midst of midterms.

MAC Mentorship students present solutions to AT&T

The MAC Mentorship Program offers an amazing opportunity for UNC undergraduate students from any major to get involved with the MAC Program.

MAC journeys: Jack Song

Learn more about Jack Song, a UNC Master of Accounting (MAC) international student from China.

MAC student perspectives: Interview week

The first term of classes is done, finals are over, and those participating in structured recruiting have the most stressful, yet exciting, week of the program thus far — Interview Week.

MAC student perspectives: Exam week

Learn more about the UNC Master of Accounting (MAC) student experience during exam week in the program.

What is the CPA designation and how do I prep for the exam?

The UNC MAC Program's curriculum and partnership with Becker, the industry leader in CPA exam review, will provide you with everything you need to know.

MAC admissions: What prerequisite courses must I complete in order to join your program?

Everything you need to be successful in our program, in the accounting profession and in the business world, is built into our curriculum.

MAC admissions: Does your MAC Program offer scholarships or fellowships?

We offer fellowships – financial awards that reduce the overall cost of education — to ensure that we attract the best students to our program.

Lights, camera, accounting!

Most people look at the global box office revenue to determine how successful a movie is, but, often times, that measure can be misleading.

How to make your accounting career blast off

A master’s degree in accounting (or MAC) delivers enough return on investment to launch your career, power it for decades and take you as high as you want to go!

How to get accepted to your first-choice MAC program

If you’re applying to several programs, you’ll probably have quite a few questions. We’ve asked our very own admissions team to share some of their hard earned feedback from reviewing countless applications and conducting hundreds of interviews.

How to choose between a Master of Taxation degree vs a Master of Accounting

A business degree is rarely an end unto itself. Rather, a master’s degree is a way to advance in your current organization or make yourself more competitive for a new role at a different employer.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 28

Excel Isn’t Dead: Must-Have Tools and Tech for Modern Accountants

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST

Join the Master of Accounting Program for a dynamic webinar exploring how today’s accountants leverage both trusted tools like Excel and cutting-edge technologies to thrive in an evolving profession. During the webinar, you'll meet an Excel expert who teaches our Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling course and have the opportunity to ask him questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how technology is shaping the future of accounting and how you can stay ahead of the curve.