IIA Spotlights Fraud, ESG, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics at 2022 General Audit Management Conference

The Institute of Internal Auditors and ACCA Extend MoU for Three More Years

LAKE MARY, FL (December 16, 2024) – Today the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) announced the extension of their existing memorandum of understanding (MoU). This renewed agreement will further strengthen and extend cooperation between the two bodies, allowing them to continue working closely together to advance their respective professions globally.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Achieves New Milestone in Academic Partnership Growth

LAKE MARY, FL (November 14, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) has reached a significant milestone in the growth of its academic partnership programs, now encompassing more than 140 schools globally after expanding into seven new countries this year.

Anthony Pugliese Named a 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ Honoree

LAKE MARY, FL (October 16, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) today announced Anthony Pugliese, President and CEO, has been named one of the most influential leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as part of their 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ Awards.

Internal Auditor Magazine Names 15 Emerging Leaders for 2024

LAKE MARY, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2024) – Bringing adaptability and diverse experiences that exceed the norm to their organizations around the world, 15 internal auditors from Singapore, Canada, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States are honored as this year’s “Emerging Leaders” by Internal Auditor, the premier, award-winning magazine published by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

New Report Reveals Digital Disruption and Climate Change as Fastest Growing Risks for Organizations Worldwide

Digital disruption and climate change have emerged as the two fasting-growing risk areas for organizations across industries, according to The IIA’s Internal Audit Foundation’s latest Risk in Focus research.

The Institute of Internal Auditors to Host Financial Services Exchange in DC, September 23–24

LAKE MARY, Fla. (September 11, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) will host its Financial Services Exchange in Washington, DC from September 23 to 24. The event will bring together corporate executives and thought leaders from across the financial services and fintech industries to discuss the emerging risks and trends impacting organizations today.

The Internal Audit Foundation Names Recipients of the Larry B. Sawyer Student Scholarship

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 27, 2024) – The Internal Audit Foundation, part of The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), today announced three recipients of the Larry B. Sawyer Student Scholarship: Ziyue Zhen, Onewang Lemao and Trang Church.

The IIA Awarded ASAE 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award

The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) has been awarded the 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for the launch of the new Global Internal Audit Standards™.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Names Terry Grafenstine as New Chair of the Global Board of Directors

Orlando, Fla – (July 18, 2024) — The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) today announced that Terry Grafenstine will serve as the new Chair of the Global Board of Directors for 2024 – 2025. The news was announced following The IIA’s Annual Business Meeting and 2024 International Conference, held in Washington, DC this week.

IIA Global Research Project Reveals Embracing Technological Change and Expanding Advisory Services Critical to the Profession’s Future

The Institute of Internal Auditors' Annual Business Meeting to be held July 17/Washington DC

The 2024 Annual Business Meeting of The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“The IIA”), will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM EST

Institute of Internal Auditors to Host International Conference in Washington DC

LAKE MARY, Fla. (June 17, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) will host its International Conference at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC from July 15 to July 17. The flagship event brings together the largest group of internal audit providers, practitioners and industry experts from around the world to discuss emerging trends and how new technology is reshaping the risk landscape and the profession.

New Internal Audit Foundation Report Finds Changing Risk Landscape Will Require Shift in Hiring Trends

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 29, 2024) – The recruitment and hiring landscape for internal audit must evolve to ensure the profession keeps pace with a changing risk environment.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Welcomes Cameroon to its Global Federation

Internal Audit Association now has 117 international institutes

Proxy Votes Available Ahead of Upcoming Annual Meetings

The Global and North American Nominating Committees are pleased to announce the nominees for Global Board and North American Board (NA Board) officers, directors, and members, for the open District Advisor and District Representative positions, and for the Canada Advisory Committee.

IIA Opens Public Comment Survey for Cybersecurity Topical Requirement

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is pleased to invite internal audit leaders and stakeholders to participate in the global Topical Requirements public comment survey on the draft pilot Cybersecurity Topical Requirement.

The Institute of Internal Auditors to Hold Global Student Conference April 28 - 30

LAKE MARY, Fla. (March 25, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – will host its Global Student Conference (GSC) in Orlando, Florida between April 28 – 30. The IIA’s GSC brings together college students, educators, and employers from around the world for networking and recruitment opportunities designed to cultivate the next generation of internal audit leaders.

Announcement of the Slate for 2024–25 Global and North American Leaders

The Global and North American Nominating Committees are pleased to announce the nominees for Global Board and North American Board (NA Board) officers, directors, and members, for the open District Advisor and District Representative positions, and for the Canada Advisory Committee.

New Internal Audit Foundation Survey Finds the Internal Audit Profession Growing in North America

LAKE MARY, Fla. (March 11, 2024) – The results of The 2024 North American Pulse of Internal Audit Survey, released today by the Internal Audit Foundation, find a growing profession, with Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) more than twice as likely to have increased staff (26%) than to have decreased staff (9%). Additionally, after sharp cuts due to the COVID pandemic in 2020 and 2021, significantly more internal audit functions are now increasing their budgets (36%) than are decreasing them (13%), according to the new survey of senior internal audit professionals.

IIA Bulletin: SEC Adopts New Climate Disclosure Rules

Bulletin examines new climate disclosure rules.

Institute of Internal Auditors Reviewing SEC’s New Climate Change Disclosure Rule

LAKE MARY, Fla. (March 7, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – is currently reviewing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s newly-issued Climate Change Disclosure Rule.

J. Michael Peppers Announces Departure from IIASB and COSO Board

LAKE MARY, Fla., March 6, 2024 --- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – today announced that J. Michael Peppers is stepping down from the International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB) and as The IIA’s representative to the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Board of Directors.

Internal Audit Foundation and Crowe Report Privacy and Data Protection, Part 3: Insights Into Effective Collaboration Between Internal Auditors and Privacy Professionals

LAKE MARY, Fla. USA (March 1, 2024) — The Internal Audit Foundation has released a new report in collaboration with Crowe, “Privacy and Data Protection, Part 3: Insights Into Effective Collaboration Between Internal Auditors and Privacy Professionals.”

The IIA Introduces New Resources to Facilitate Implementation of New Global Internal Audit Standards

LAKE MARY, Fla. (February 9, 2024) — The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – has shared a robust collection of tools and resources to help internal auditors incorporate the new Global Internal Audit Standards™ into their practice.

COSO Names Chair Lucia Wind as its first Executive Director

NEW YORK, February 7, 2024 – The Executive Board of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) announced today that COSO Chair Lucia M. Wind has been named as COSO’s first-ever full-time Chair and Executive Director, effective December 1, 2023.

The Institute of Internal Auditors to hold ‘Great Audit Minds’ Conference March 11-13

LAKE MARY, Fla. (February 1, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – will host its Great Audit Minds (GAM) Conference March 11-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Internal Audit Foundation Announces Grants for Individuals and Universities, Relaunches Larry B. Sawyer Student Scholarship

LAKE MARY, Fla. (January 29, 2024) — The Internal Audit Foundation, part of The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), today announced it is awarding more than $100,000 in individual and university grants, and relaunching its Sawyer Scholarship.

The IIA Releases New Global Internal Audit Standards to Lead Profession into the Future

LAKE MARY, Fla. (January 9, 2024) — The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – today released its new Global Internal Audit StandardsTM.

Announcing the AI Knowledge Center

The IIA has developed a centralized source on theiia.org with helpful categories for members to find the tools and insights they need.

The IIA’s Standards Board Approves Global Internal Audit Standards

LAKE MARY, Fla. (December 13, 2023) — The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – today announced that the International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB) voted to approve the new Global Internal Audit StandardsTM, paving the way for their release in January.

The IIA and Internal Audit Foundation Recognize Nelson Mandela University as a Center for Internal Auditing Excellence

LAKE MARY, Fla. (November 2, 2023) — The Internal Audit Foundation, part of The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), today recognized Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa as a Center for Internal Auditing Excellence, the highest designation bestowed by The IIA for universities promoting the growth and success of the profession.

The IIA Names Benito Ybarra Executive Vice President of Global Standards, Guidance, and Certifications

Benito Ybarra, CIA, CISA, CFE, CCEP, is joining the organization as its new Executive Vice President of Global Standards, Guidance, and Certifications, effective November 28.