Kelly Prestby

Kelly Prestby is an Instructor of Accounting at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), contributing to the Business & Communication Studies discipline. With a career spanning corporate accounting, software development, and academia, she integrates real-world expertise into teaching. She holds a Master of Accountancy (2007) from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Business Administration (1990) from Concordia College, with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science.

• Professional Background:
  • Former Internal Auditor and Accounting Manager
  • Founder of an accounting consulting business
  • Software developer for accounting software
• Teaching Focus: Accounting Information Systems, Data Analytics, and Computer Science fundamentals

Her pedagogical approach emphasizes practical industry insights. She joined USCB in 2018 after teaching in Minnesota, balancing her Minnesotan roots with a love for the Lowcountry. Outside academia, she enjoys outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and beach visits, and frequents local music venues.