Timmerman, Beth

Biography

As the Director of Internal Audit at Central Michigan University, Beth is responsible for managing a comprehensive program of internal auditing within the university in conducting or co-sourcing financial, compliance, operational and information system audits, as well as consulting and special project engagements.  She reports to both the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees and to the University President.

Prior to joining CMU in April 2020, Beth had 26 years of experience in auditing, both at the State of Michigan and more recently at the University of Michigan.  Beth worked for the Office of the Auditor General, DNR, and was the Director of Internal Audit for DEQ.  At U of M, Beth was a senior healthcare auditor.  Beth also has eight years of experience in the banking sector; owning and managing a CD rate broker business.

Beth is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and an Accounting major.  Beth is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Internal Auditor, and a Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional.  Beth is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and is currently on the board of directors for the Lansing Chapter IIA.  Beth is also a member of the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA).  She has been a speaker at an ACUA national conference and has been on a Quality Assessment Review team for an international university assessing their alignment with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

At Central Michigan University, Beth is also an advisor for the Society of Women in Business and is a mentor for their team competing in a National Case Competition in Austin, TX.