C. J. Skender

C. J. Skender is a Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, with a distinguished career spanning over decades. He has also taught at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School and North Carolina State University, earning prestigious teaching awards at all three institutions. His work focuses on accounting education and professional development.

• Key affiliations: Duke University (current), University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University

Skender holds academic degrees from Lehigh University and Duke University, where he graduated magna cum laude. His professional expertise is underscored by 11 major designations including CPA, CMA, and CFP, among others.

A pioneer in business education, he developed executive seminars and CPA review courses for global corporations across three continents. His research interests center on accounting pedagogy, financial education, and professional certification frameworks. Though specific publications aren't detailed, his scholarly work appears in TAXES and the Journal of Accounting Education.

Teaching Excellence:

• 13 awards at UNC Kenan-Flagler
• 5 awards at Duke Fuqua
• 5 awards at NC State
• Featured in Business Week, Sports Illustrated, and CNN

Skender has taught over 450 college course sections and 20,000 students, with 30 former students earning medals on the Uniform CPA Examination. He was recognized in four editions of the Business Week Guide to the Best Business Schools as an outstanding faculty member.