Internal Auditing Education Partnership Program

Each country has its own governance over the establishment and charter of institutions of higher learning. These tertiary schools usually work towards accreditation, which is a voluntary review of educational institutions, processes, and programs, to demonstrate their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive review process by international, national, regional, or private accrediting bodies. The IIA accepts these accrediting bodies as assurance that the schools applying for IAEP status maintain relevant missions and objectives, adhere to high-quality standards, provide high-quality education methods and teachers, provide adequate student-faculty interaction, and produce graduates competent in the disciplines they are pursuing.

To that end, a subcommittee of the Internal Audit Foundation’s Academic Relations Team and selected educator and industry volunteers review applications and approves qualifying schools that have accreditations or other such attestations exhibiting their dedication to quality education and commitment to the internal auditing profession. All aspects of the IAEP program are maintained at the highest quality available

To be successful, schools must have the ability and the resources necessary to support the effort. Participating IAEP program schools work closely with the Internal Audit Foundation to develop meaningful internal audit curricula and assist other colleges and universities in establishing similar programs. The success of IAEP member schools demonstrates to other universities that internal audit education is worth the necessary commitment. The IAEP Program Requirements & Operating Framework was developed to provide guidance for existing IAEP programs and schools planning to apply to the program.