Session Topic: Adventures in Audit: Experiences from Practice
Day
Wednesday
Start Time
9:00 AM
Length
50
Location
CH 101
Accounting
Presenter(s)
Ally
Brust
Audit Senior Manager
Deloitte
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonkentsmith/
CSB Alum and UNCW Alumn
Ally Brust is an Audit Senior Manager at Deloitte. She graduated from UNCW undergrad December 2013 and the UNCW MSA program June 2015. She has been in the Charlotte Audit practice at Deloitte for over ten years focusing on an array of industries including Power, Utilities & Renewables, Lifesciences, and Manufacturing serving both private and public companies. On a personal front, Ally enjoys spending her free time with her husband and 1 year old baby girl and is excited to get back to Wilmington whenever possible!
Ben
Jacobson
Assurance Senior Manager
Earney Accountants & Advisors
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjacobson1/
CSB Alum and UNCW Alumn
Ben Jacobson, CISA is an Assurance Senior Manager with Earney Accountants & Advisors. Ben started his career at Ernst & Young serving public and private clients in multiple industries out of their Raleigh, NC and Cayman Islands offices. Ben joined the Earney Accountants & Advisors team in August 2020. Ben graduated from UNCW, with his Bachelors in May of 2016 and his Masters in July 2017. Ben is still very involved at UNCW and cheers on the team at every home basketball game, as well as serves on the Master of Science in Accountancy Advisory Board as a Firm Representative. Ben was a 2025 Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Honoree and was a member of the Leadership Wilmington class of 2025.
Demi
Lachman
Senior Audit Associate
PwC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/demi-lachman/
CSB Alum and UNCW Alumn
Demi Lachman is a dedicated audit associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, within the private sector. Holding both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting from UNCW, complemented by a CPA certification, Demi possesses a deep understanding of the accounting field and its critical role in business operations. As part of an audit team, Demi plays a critical role in examining and analyzing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience, Demi is eager to share insights on the diverse career opportunities available in accounting and the vital role accountants play in fostering financial transparency and success.