J. Whitney Bancroft

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is a global organization that aims to reduce fraud worldwide by empowering anti-fraud professionals with leading-edge training, resources, and professional certification. The organization is based in Austin, TX. The organization offers membership, certification, and recertification programs, as well as fraud resources such as a fraud library, case studies, and a blog.

The Washington Trust Co. of Westerly operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The company is headquartered in Westerly, RI.