A.1 The Institute of Internal Auditors

  1. Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is a global professional association dedicated to the continuing professional development of the individual internal auditor and the internal audit profession.  The IIA stewards and promulgates the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and is the profession’s global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator: advocating its value, promoting best practice, and providing exceptional service to its members.

The IIA’s Mission

  1. The mission of The Institute of Internal Auditors is to provide dynamic leadership for the global profession of internal auditing. Activities in support of this mission will include, but not be limited to:

    1. Advocating and promoting the value that internal audit professionals add to their organizations;

    2. Providing comprehensive professional educational and development opportunities; standards and other professional practice guidance; and certification programs;

    3. Researching, disseminating, and promoting to practitioners and stakeholders knowledge concerning internal auditing and its appropriate role in control, risk management, and governance;

    4. Educating practitioners and other relevant audiences on best practices in internal auditing; and

    5. Bringing together internal auditors from all countries to share information and experiences.

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2018-03-02