accounting

May 7, 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 4, 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.

Apr 28, 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.

Apr 24, 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 8, 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.

Mar 23, 2024

Nathan Goldman Examines Tax Credit Proposed by President Biden

Goldman helps break down a tax-related proposal introduced by the president in his State of the Union Address.

Mar 22, 2024

National Accounting Leader Shares Real-World Insights

In a recent dialogue with Jenkins MAC students, George R. Botic addressed topics ranging from innovation in auditing practices to the impact of new technology. Here, we share his insights and expertise.

Mar 3, 2024

Andrew Schmidt Explains How Mark Zuckerberg Will Get ‘Major Break’ on Meta Dividends Tax Bill

The Poole College associate professor of accounting examines tax implications of Meta's first-ever dividend.

Feb 9, 2024

Scott Showalter Advises on How to Attract Talent to Accounting Programs

With enrollment in accounting programs on the decline, Showalter offers suggestions for improvement.

Jan 30, 2024

Roby Sawyers Explains Likelihood of Increased Tax Refunds

Experts say some people could receive as much as a 10 percent increase from their tax returns. Roby Sawyers explains why.