Auditing Programs Earn National Recognition

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老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料鈥檚 academic programs in Accounting and Internal Auditing have been selected to receive the Comprehensive Internal Audit Program designation. 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 is the 23rd university worldwide, the 16th in the United States and the only university in Ohio to earn this designation, which is sponsored by the Institute of Internal Auditors鈥 Internal Auditing Education Partnership.

The designation recognizes forward-thinking universities for their efforts to develop innovative and accessible educational initiatives in accounting and internal auditing, while also enhancing collaboration and connectivity with local Institute of Internal Auditors chapters.

鈥淭he internal audit profession is a growing and in demand field,鈥 notes Dr. Heidi Meier, associate dean and chair of the Accounting Department. 鈥淎ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for these professionals is anticipated to grow 10% between now and 2026. This designation will help us to continue to meet this growing demand and support the needs of businesses in Northeast Ohio.鈥

Meier cited the University鈥檚 Governance, Risk and Compliance Advisory Board, a committee of professionals in the field who provide support for related academic programs, for their assistance in enhancing internal audit programs and in helping 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 receive the designation.

鈥淚 truly appreciate the time and effort the Board gave us,鈥 Meier adds. 鈥淭heir commitment to reviewing our programs and providing feedback has been invaluable to our success.鈥

The Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) program was developed to respond to the growing interest in internal audit education at institutions of higher learning. The program also addresses a general need of practitioners interested in hiring students who possess a well-rounded skill set for conducting internal auditing.

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