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The SCOOTER Store Compliance Director Earns Prestigious Certified Internal Auditor(R) Designation

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Compliance is an integral part of doing business with government agencies, and successful companies must ensure every program, process and person meets a strict set of standards. The SCOOTER Store has a corporate compliance division dedicated to ensuring the company meets the highest levels of compliance.

The SCOOTER Store is pleased to announce that Terry Goatley, a corporate compliance director, has been awarded the designation of Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). This designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard to demonstrate competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. It is awarded to internal audit professionals who have met the rigorous requirements of The IIA's CIA Program, including an intensive training program culminating in a four-part examination, as well as illustrating high standards of character, education and experience.

"The SCOOTER Store is dedicated to protecting the integrity of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance benefits, and our significant investments in corporate compliance, accreditation, and our internal audit function are examples of that commitment," Senior Vice President of Compliance and Corporate Compliance Officer Tim Zipp said. "Our compliance program exceeds national standards with the help of a team of outstanding professionals like Terry Goatley."

Terry Goatley joined The SCOOTER Store in 2001. Goatley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chaminade University in Honolulu, and Master of Science degrees in Management Systems from the University of Southern California and Computer-Information Science from St. Mary's University in San Antonio. He also has earned his Doctorate in Business Administration from RKC University (Zurich), EU-International in Switzerland.

Goatley is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Healthcare Compliance Consultant (CHCC) and Certified Healthcare Compliance Officer (CHCO). In addition, Goatley holds the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) designation from the Compliance Certification Board and the Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential.

About The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with world headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Fl. The IIA has more than 150,000 members throughout the world in internal auditing, governance, internal control, IT audit, education and security. The IIA is the recognized authority, primary educator, and acknowledged leader in certification, research, and technological guidance for the profession worldwide.

About The SCOOTER Store

Since 1991, The SCOOTER Store has helped provide freedom and independence to more people with limited mobility than any other company in the nation. The company primarily offers power mobility equipment, including power wheelchairs, scooters, lifts, ramps, and accessories, in 48 states. Using this equipment provides today's seniors an alternative to living in nursing homes or other care facilities. The company's goal is to create an opportunity for every American senior to live their entire life safely and confidently at home. The SCOOTER Store was recently recognized by FORTUNE magazine in its prestigious 100 Best Places to Work For in America for the second time. The company is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.

SOURCE The SCOOTER Store