Research Foundation CAP - The Institute of Internal Auditors

Chapter Achievement Program for Research Activities
The Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) recognizes chapter service to its members and the internal auditing profession. One of many ways to achieve the recommended guideline standard is through research-related activities.

CAP points are available for research activities, as described below.

Activity						Points
Chapter-sponsored research projects submitted to the Research Foundation by March 1						20

Chapter contributions to The IIA Research Foundation: one point per $100 up to $1,000; two points per $100 for $1,100 and over						No maximum
Giving Level	Small Chapters (1-60 members)	Medium Chapters (61-125 members)	Large Chapters (126-250 members)	Extra Large Chapters (over 250 members)	Recognition
Diamond	$ 500	$ 1,000	$ 2,500	$ 5,000	Below plus listing in Research Reports. Diamond Chapters will also receive recognition at on-site bookstores for select conferences.
Emerald	$ 250	$ 500	$ 1,000	$ 2,500	Below plus verbal recognition at Mid-Year and at Leadership and a listing annually in the IIARF Donors ad in Internal Auditor.
Ruby	$ 150	$ 250	$ 500	$ 1,000	Recognition at Research Foundation table at Mid-Year and Leadership and in the Annual Report and the IIARF Newsletter.
Research Annual Plan Development Survey completed and returned to The IIA Research Foundation. The survey is deployed in February of each year.						10