Diona Cannon, M.B.A., C.F.E., C.I.A.
About Diona Cannon, M.B.A., C.F.E., C.I.A.
Diona Cannon, M.B.A., C.F.E., C.I.A., is an Internal IT Auditor at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2011. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Alabama A&M University and specializes in testing internal controls using a risk-based approach.
Work at American Electric Power
Diona Cannon has been employed at American Electric Power since 2011, currently holding the position of Internal IT Auditor. In this role, she develops audit scopes and communicates audit plans with process owners. Her responsibilities include conducting walkthroughs of systems and issuing reports based on gathered evidence. Prior to her current position, she worked as Accountant II at American Electric Power from 2008 to 2011. During her tenure, she has specialized in testing general and application internal controls using a risk-based approach.
Education and Expertise
Diona Cannon earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Alabama A&M University, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from Oakwood University, which she attended from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in internal auditing. She is certified as a Certified Fraud Examiner (C.F.E.) and a Certified Internal Auditor (C.I.A.), enhancing her qualifications in the field.
Background
Diona Cannon's professional background includes a role as a Graduate Assistant at Alabama A&M University from 2006 to 2008. This position contributed to her development in the field of business administration and auditing. She completed her high school education at Webster Groves High. Her career path reflects a consistent focus on finance and auditing, leading to her current role in internal IT auditing.
Achievements
In her current role as Internal IT Auditor, Diona Cannon conducts fieldwork utilizing both substantive and analytical testing methods. She performs IT testing within integrated audits alongside financial and operational audit teams. Her work involves a comprehensive approach to auditing, ensuring that internal controls are effectively tested and evaluated.