IIA Topical Requirements

Registration Ends Monday, October 12 at 12:00PM

This session provides timely insight into the IIA Topical Requirements and their impact on internal audit planning, execution, and documentation. Attendees will gain practical perspective on applying these requirements with professional judgment to strengthen audit quality, consistency, and alignment with emerging risk areas.

JODELL RENN, CPA, CIA, CFE

Assurance Associate Director, Dean Dorton

Jodi brings over 30 years of experience, including four in public accounting and 25 leading internal audit departments. She excels at helping organizations achieve objectives through process improvement, enhanced compliance, and increased efficiency. Her accomplishments include implementing an enterprise-wide risk management system, streamlining Trustee bond transaction recording from two days to hours, and fostering collaboration across departments. A strategic, mission-driven leader, Jodi leverages sound business judgment to eliminate inefficiencies, promote succession planning, and drive meaningful change. Her expertise spans government, nonprofit, for-profit, and healthcare sectors, with prior roles as accounting manager and divisional controller.

CURTIS APPLEBAUM, CIA

Assurance Manager, Dean Dorton

Curtis has several years of public accounting experience, with a focus on providing internal and external audit services to organizations of various sizes and industries. Curtis' internal audit experience includes providing co-sourced and outsourced internal services, internal audit speacialist responsibilities, and risk assessments, Curtis also has experience working on consulting engagements which include developing policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls. He has experience in dealing with financial reporting, audit issues, and unusual transactions.

Curtis works in various industries including manufacturing, nonprofit, higher education, and governmental organizations.