Format: Online
Join us to learn about the reimagined Internal Audit Academic Alliance. We’ll walk through the updated academic partnership model through which The IIA and Foundation formally endorse and recognize colleges and universities that support internal audit education. Whether you're a faculty member, a volunteer, or simply passionate about supporting the next generation, we hope you’ll join us as we work together in growing partnerships that elevate the profession and strengthen the student pipeline.
DATE: Feb 12, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
This webinar is not eligible for NASBA CPE. It is only eligible for IIA CPE.
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By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the updated Internal Audit Academic Alliance partnership model and eligibility criteria
- Learn how to support colleges and universities participation in the Academic Alliance
- Gain actionable, faculty-perspective insights on engaging students and promoting internal audit education within your curriculum
SPEAKERS
Desireé Rivera, M.A.
Manager, Academic Partnerships & University Engagement, The IIA
Desireé Rivera earned her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida. She serves as the Manager of Academic Partnerships and University Engagement for The Institute for Internal Auditors, bringing over 10 years of experience in higher education leadership across prestigious public, private, and large research-driven universities. Her work focuses on building strong academic collaborations, advancing higher education engagement, and strategically bridging the gap between academia and the internal audit profession.
Associate Professor, California State University - Sacramento
Grace Mubako earned her PhD from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Before joining Sacramento State, she taught at the University of Texas at El Paso. Prior to beginning her academic career, she worked as an internal auditor for more than six years. Dr. Mubako’s primary teaching and research interests are in auditing. Her research focuses on audit judgment and decision-making, as well as internal auditing and corporate governance issues. Her research has appeared in several international journals including Managerial Auditing Journal and the International Journal of Auditing. Dr. Mubako is a Certified Internal Auditor, a UK Chartered Accountant as well as a member of the American Accounting Association.