Description
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is internationally recognized as a trustworthy guidance-setting body. Serving members in 165 countries, The IIA is the internal audit profession’s global voice, chief advocate, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, and principal educator on governance, risk, and internal control.
The IIA sets, stewards, and promulgates the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). The Institute also provides various levels of accompanying guidance; offers leading-edge conferences, seminars and Web-based training; produces forward-thinking educational products; offers quality assurance reviews, benchmarking, and consulting services; and creates growth and networking opportunities for internal auditors throughout the world. The IIA also certifies professionals through the globally recognized Certified Internal Auditor R (CIA R ), and provides specialty certifications in government, control self-assessment, and financial services.
The IIA’s Web site, www.theiia.org, is rich with professional guidance and information on IIA programs, products, and services, as well as resources for IT audit professionals. The Institute publishes Internal Auditor, an award-winning, internationally distributed trade magazine and The IIA’s other outstanding periodicals address the profession’s most pressing issues and present viable solutions and exemplary practices.
The IIA Research Foundation (IIARF) works in partnership with experts from around the globe to sponsor and conduct research on the top issues affecting internal auditors and the business world today. Its projects advance the internal audit profession globally by enhancing the professionalism of internal audit practitioners. It also provides leading-edge educational products through the IIARF Bookstore.