Jen Rimes
United States of America
Jen Rimes joined the IFAC International Panel on Accountancy Education in January 2026, after being nominated by
BDO.
Prior to serving on the IPAE, Mrs. Rimes supported the work of the Panel through her involvement in IFAC's Accounting
Education Directors Forum.
Mrs. Rimes is currently a Director in BDO's Global Assurance Department where she has helped to develop and support
the network's technology, methodology and learning resources for use by BDO firms. Since joining BDO's Global
Assurance Department she has trained and presented internationally in various countries and has been integral in
leading the learning strategy and learning content development for global initiatives. She is also a CPA who has
experience in auditing manufacturing, retail and services entities and providing audit methodology support to
engagement teams.
Mrs. Rimes holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (US)
and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs.