Internal Auditing Education Partnership Program - The Institute of Internal Auditors

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Internal Auditing Education Partnership Program

The Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) program was developed to respond to the growing interest in internal audit education at institutions of higher learning. The IAEP program also addresses a general need of practitioners interested in hiring students who possess a well rounded skill set for conducting internal auditing.

The IAEP program prepares students with the skills and knowledge to help them conduct basic internal audits immediately upon hire as well as provide a foundation to begin preparing for the CIA^®examination.

IAEP Framework

To be successful, schools must have the ability and the resources necessary to support this effort. IAEP schools work closely with The IIA 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 Framework was developed to provide guidance for existing IAEP programs and schools planning to apply to the program. IAEP Framework (PDF, 66KB).

Program Requirements

A successful program is a partnership with the school, IIA Chapter/Institute, and The IIA's Academic Relations Department. Each partner has a role in the sustainability of the school's program. Twice each year, The IIA's Academic Relations Committee (ARC) reviews applications from schools interested in becoming a member of the IAEP program. The ARC will consider applications from schools that:

Demonstrate high potential and the aspiration to become leaders in internal audit education.
Identify a faculty "champion" who will drive the IAEP program on campus as the coordinator including succession planning for the program.
Provide support of the IAEP program from the department and school asministration.
Partner with a local IIA Chapter/Institute to obtain the obtimal results for program success.
Possess the determination to adhere to the program criteria.
Are recoginzed in the business communities as quality schools from which to recruit internal audit talent.

Download the Program Requirements (PDF,37KB).

For more information, contact Academic Relations at academic@theiia.org.