Mona Lu

Mona Lu, MAcc, CPA, CIA, CISA, CHIAP has a strong background in internal audit and financial services. Mona currently serves as the Director of Internal Audit at CHOC Children's, where they established and leads the internal audit function. Prior to that, they worked at Banc of California as the SVP of Internal Audit and Interim Chief Internal Audit Officer, overseeing the independent assessment of internal controls and driving risk-based audits. Mona also held the position of VP of SOX Compliance/Internal Audit at Cathay Bank, where they directed company-wide internal controls and SOX compliance efforts. Earlier in their career, they gained valuable experience as a Senior Audit Associate at KPMG LLP, specializing in banking and financial services engagements. Mona also has previous experience as an Account Executive at Klein Mickaelian Partners. With their diverse skill set and extensive experience, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their role in internal audit.

Mona Lu holds a Master's degree in Accounting from USC Marshall School of Business, which they obtained from 2006 to 2007. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside, attending from 1997 to 2001. In addition, Mona has obtained several certifications, including Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional (CHIAP) from the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA) in 2023, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors in 2017, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA in 2015, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the California Board of Accountancy in 2013.