MAcc Directory 2026

Walker Braswell Walker Braswell graduated summa cum laude from Kennesaw State University with his BBA in Accounting in December 2024. He is currently a MAcc student specializing in Tax and working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Walker gained accounting experience at Deloitte NYC during the 2025 busy season and worked at Draffin & Tucker and Bennett Thrasher during his summers. Walker also served in the Army National Guard while in school. He is currently a platoon leader in the 214th Field Artillery Regiment. In his free time, he enjoys running, playing guitar, and spending time with loved ones. Jia Carpenter Jia Carpenter graduated magna cum laude from Kennesaw State University with a BBA in Accounting in May 2025. She is currently a MAcc student specializing in Tax. Before starting the MAcc program, Jia completed two tax internships with Carr, Riggs & Ingram. Upon graduation, she will join CRI as a full-time staff member on the c-corporation team. She is excited to develop new skills and perspectives through working alongside her peers. Jia enjoys spending quality time with her family, watching movies, and being outdoors. Gabriella Cliff Gabriella Cliff graduated magna cum laude from Kennesaw State University with her BBA in Accounting in May of 2025. She is currently a MAcc student specializing in Tax and working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. After completing tax internships with HLB Gross Collins and Aprio, she will join HLB as a tax associate following graduation. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys cooking, building Lego sets, and going to the movies. She hopes to obtain her master’s degree and pass the CPA Exam within the next year and to continue working in the Atlanta area long-term. Zoe Cook Zoe Cook graduated cum laude from Kennesaw State University with her BBA in Accounting in May 2025 and is currently a MAcc student specializing in Tax. Before starting the MAcc program, she completed two international tax internships with Forvis Mazars and has accepted a full-time position with the firm upon graduation. Zoe enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing the piano.

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