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Ocean State — AI-Powered Auditing: Enhancing Efficiency, Accuracy and Insight
Dec 09, 2026
Welcome to the IIA Ocean State Chapter!
The Ocean State Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The Chapter has over 250 members.
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Earn Your Ethics CPE in One Session
What is the role of the auditor when it comes to ethics in organizations? Ethical decision-making isn't always straightforward, even for auditors. It's imperative that auditors promote strong ethics, but what happens when auditors encounter the dark side of ethics themselves?
Join us as we explore the auditor's role in ethics, practical strategies to promote strong ethical standards, and what it means to be the ethical light within your organization.
This session fulfills your full 2 hours of required ethics CPE for the year, and connects you with internal auditors from across the country for shared learning and discussion.
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 2-4PM ET
We are seeking volunteers! Our goal is to bring a variety of education and networking opportunities to our members each year, but we can't do it without your support. Please reach out to any of our officers if you are interested in learning more.
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Welcome to the IIA Ocean State Chapter
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Chapter Officers
Kristin Forester (CIA)
Chapter President
Mitchell Krzyzek (CIA)
Chapter Senior Vice President, Chapter Membership Chair
Aimee Fennessey (CIA, CRMA)
Chapter Academic Relations Chair
The Ocean State Chapter, formerly the Providence Chapter, was founded on September 26, 1979 by a small group of internal auditors who belonged to the Boston Chapter. They decided there was enough interest in the Providence area to begin a separate Chapter, so here we are!
Our membership has over 250 members representing almost 40 businesses, universities, and government agencies throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Through monthly meetings and seminars, the Ocean State Chapter provides a varied program of education and networking opportunities.
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