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The IIA is the global authority on internal audit, bringing together trusted standards, the CIA certification, and a community of over 265,000 members.
IIA membership has evolved to include expanded learning opportunities and new tools. Everything you need to lead, in one place.
Practical Guidance for Auditing Ethics
Ethics programs need real controls. This guide and tool help you assess ethics programs, culture, and governance.
Experienced Pathway Closes Soon
Available to professionals with 10+ years’ experience. Apply by September 30, 2026 for this pilot pathway.
Introducing The IIA Quality Certification
A prestigious new standard recognizing internal audit functions that lead with quality and impact.
Strengthen Risk Coverage and Assurance
The IIA issues two new statements of position on the Three Lines Model and Internal Audit Function’s Role in ERM.
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Govern Risk at the Speed of Change
Move beyond compliance-focused GRC and discover practical approaches to help your organization respond to today's interconnected risks with greater confidence.
The Future of Audit Leadership Starts Here
Join emerging audit leaders along with practitioners from Meta, Uber, Intel, Salesforce, PayPal, and more for two days focused on the skills, risks, and conversations shaping what comes next.
Build the Skills Shaping Internal Audit
Develop expertise in AI, data, cybersecurity, risk, quality, and leadership through The IIA's instructor-led learning experiences this fall.
Internal Audit Foundation Expands Support for Students, Universities, and Research Through 2026 Grants and Scholarships
The Internal Audit Foundation announces the recipients of its 2026 scholarships and grants, awarding more than 280,000ドル to support students, educators, universities, researchers, and IIA institutes and chapters around the world.
The Institute of Internal Auditors Names Stacey Schabel as Global Board Chair for 2026-2027
The IIA has announced Stacey L. Schabel, CIA, CPA, will serve as Chair of the Global Board for the 2026-2027 term. Her platform for the year, "Risk Focused. Future Ready," emphasizes the critical role internal audit plays in helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex and ever-changing risk environment.
The IIA Enhances CIA Challenge Exam Program
The IIA has announced a series of enhancements to its Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) Challenge Exam program, including the introduction of a new experienced-based pathway pilot and updates to the exam to reflect the new Global Internal Audit StandardsTM.
Mindset Shift: Towards Innovation
Examine how practitioners define innovation, which skills and behaviors help it take hold, and the barriers that slow it down.
New Global Audit Committee Center
A dedicated hub delivering boardroom-ready insights for audit committees worldwide.
Competencies to meet the future of internal auditing
Our new Internal Auditing Competency Framework empowers auditors to lead confidently and effectively.
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Membership
Membership with The IIA provides you with the tools and guidance needed to succeed and thrive in your career. Tailored packages provide unparalleled access to solutions-based, action-oriented contents and tools. Save on in-person, online, and on-demand learning opportunities, along with the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation.
Explore Membership Group MembershipStandards
The Global Internal Audit StandardsTM became effective January 9, 2025. The Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal auditing and serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. Find Standards-related resources and more.
Get the Standards Standards and GuidanceCertification
Earning a professional credential is essential to strengthening your knowledge base and being distinguished from your peers. Wherever your journey takes you, there is an IIA credential that can certify your success. From applying to testing, to passing and becoming certified, find out what's involved in the certification process.
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IIA Quality Services helps validate and strengthen your internal audit activity and enhances your effectiveness, efficiency, and successful practice implementation. IIA Quality Services is committed to elevating internal audit quality internationally.
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The IIA Resource Hub
Our library of free downloadable content includes white papers, webinars, product guides, case studies, industry analysis and much more, provided by industry experts and vendors that serve the internal audit profession.
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SmartBrief provides a weekly snapshot of market news and issues affecting internal auditors and their stakeholders from leading global news sources. The IIA offers four editions of SmartBrief.
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