Academic Relations Program

Internal auditing is fundamental to the governance process of any well-run organization, so internal audit education should be part of every business and public administration curriculum. 

Education is the foundation of any profession, The IIA is committed to increasing and enhancing internal audit education in colleges and universities worldwide. Therefore, a robust academic program to prepare students for the profession of internal auditing has been designed by The IIA with input from educators and practitioners.  This program allows for various degrees of commitment by schools based on their needs and capactity. IIA benefits are aligned with the commitment provided by the school.  To assist schools in determining what might comprise an internal audit curriculum, The IIA Global Model Internal Audit Curriculum has been developed using The IIA Competency Framework, IIA CBOK Study, CIA syllabus and feedback from educators and practitioners.

Internal Auditing Education Partnership Program (IAEP)
For schools wanting a more formal affiliation with The IIA, the IAEP program was created to focus on a quality internal audit curriculum approved by The IIA and a partnernership among the local IIA Chapter/Institute,  the college/university and The IIA, Inc..  The general conformance of the internal audit curriculum provides practitioners with an understanding of the degree of internal audit education at each of the IAEP program schools.  To learn more click here

Internal Auditing Academic Advancement Fund, Inc. (IAAAF)
The IAAAF was established in August 2006 to raise financial support for Center and Comprehensive IAEP programs. To learn more click  here. 

Watch "Internal Auditing in the Spotlight" Video
Learn more about the internal audit profession from chief audit executives around the world.
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Read a brochure about the Internal Audit Profession
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Academic Relations News

IAEP Leadership and Networking Conference
The third annual IAEP Leadership and Networking Retreat was held on October 2-4, 2009. Educators and students from 24 IAEP schools gathered in Dallas to network and meet with practitioners who are donors of the IAAAF. The conference is for IAEP schools participating in the Comprehensive and Center IAEP programs. The invitation-only conference is the annual signature event for the IAEP program . 2009 Press Release

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Chapter/Institute Academic Relations Program
Find Academic Relations resources and materials for chapters and Institutes.

Benefits Available to Educators and Students
Learn more about IIA benefits for educators and students, including special programs, discounts, and waivers

About the Profession and The IIA
Download a variety of materials and PowerPoint presentations that are excellent supplemental materials for lectures and classroom discussions.  They are also valuable for students preparing presentations to use as class porjects and presentations.  Please credit the source appropriately.