Antonia M. Berbrick C.F.E., C.I.A., M.B.A

OF NOTE:
I began my accounting career with the firm of Coopers & Lybrand (Now PriceWaterhouseCoopers) in the New York Metro Region. During my time with the firm, I specialized in valuations and due diligence procedures relating to mergers and acquisitions. I then shifted gears and transitioned to the private sector. As I continued to advance throughout my 25-plus year career, I served as a Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Audit Executive, Certified Fraud Examiner, Director of Internal Audit and Controller.

I am a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. I have served on the Board for the Charlotte Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and on the Chapter’s Academic Relations Committee.

I specialize in teaching accounting, audit, internal controls, risk management, fraud examination and forensic accounting.

KNOWN FOR:
Giving lots of homework that students later admit helps them do well on their exams.

WHEN NOT IN THE CLASSROOM, CAN OFTEN BE FOUND:
On my farm with my husband, three horses and two dogs, along with my son Eric and his finance’ Ashley and their golden retriever Tucker. When not in NC, I am traveling to see my son in Tampa or my daughter in San Diego.

POPULAR QUOTE:
“It’s not joy that makes us grateful: it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”