Joseph Mauriello, CIA, CPA, CMA, is a Senior Lecturer as well as the Director of the Center for Internal Auditing Excellence at the University of Texas at Dallas. The University of Texas at Dallas is an IAEP school endorsed by The IIA. Mauriello is also a member of The IIA, IMA, AICPA, and many other professional associations. He is active in the Dallas IIA Chapter and currently holds the title as Past President. He is also the lead CIA Gleim Instruct Professor.

Valerie Wendt is the University Partnerships Manager for Gleim Exam Review based in Gainesville, Florida where she is responsible for University, Corporate & State Society partnerships and campus recruiting. Valerie continues to be involved with the product development of the Gleim CPA Review systems. She has 25+ years of experience working in the Exam Prep s pace as well as continuing education for CPAs.

Valerie is a graduate from Saint Leo University in Tampa, Florida with a degree in Business Administration and Management Information Systems as well as holds a Certificate in Project Management from Villanova University. She is a past professional affiliate member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is the current Secretary of the American Professional Accounting Certification Providers Association. Valerie Is a Professional Partner with the national organization of Beta Alpha Psi and was also the Professional Partner Chair and served on its executive board. Valerie is a regular presenter and speaker at many national conferences for both accounting continuing education and CPA Exam preparation.