Tools for IA Practitioners - The Institute of Internal Auditors

Tools for Internal Audit Practitioners
What can you, the internal audit practitioner, do to advocate the internal audit profession?

First and foremost: Do your job competently and professionally. This means you comply with The IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). Secondly, communicate core messages to senior management and the audit committee. Make sure those in the front office and the boardroom are aware of internal auditing's role and value.

Consider the following:

Explain the role of internal auditing to all who ask ... and even those who don't!
Be prepared to answer FAQs about the internal audit profession.
Develop supportive mentoring relationships with colleagues and clients.
Acquire the CIA certification.
Implement quality assurance and improvement programs.
Pursue continuing education.
Meet and network with people outside the profession to share knowledge about the profession of internal auditing.
Speak about the profession of internal auditing and audit-related topics at IIA chapter events, schools, local business organizations, etc.
Write articles for internal and external publications.
Participate in The IIA's International Committee structure.

Key Messages and Conversation Starters
Download (PDF, 4KB) conversation starters.
Key Messages About the Internal Audit Profession

Promotional Aids for Building Awareness
Download brochures about the internal auditing profession and the role of the internal auditor.
Learn how you can help promote the profession.

Presentations
Educate others on important topics like governance, risk, and control.

Guidance and Resources
Explore a vast repository of internal auditing guidance, including The Professional Practices Framework, position papers, and responses .... or additional resources for topics ranging from corporate governance to risk management to technology.

Quick Search Advanced Search Site Map IIA Popular Pages Find Your Local IIA Research Reports Discussion Groups E-learning Find a Job		Home / Professional Guidance / Advocacy Start Here / Tools for IA Practitioners Tools for Internal Audit Practitioners What can you, the internal audit practitioner, do to advocate the internal audit profession? First and foremost: Do your job competently and professionally. This means you comply with The IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). Secondly, communicate core messages to senior management and the audit committee. Make sure those in the front office and the boardroom are aware of internal auditing's role and value. Consider the following: Explain the role of internal auditing to all who ask ... and even those who don't! Be prepared to answer FAQs about the internal audit profession. Develop supportive mentoring relationships with colleagues and clients. Acquire the CIA certification. Implement quality assurance and improvement programs. Pursue continuing education. Meet and network with people outside the profession to share knowledge about the profession of internal auditing. Speak about the profession of internal auditing and audit-related topics at IIA chapter events, schools, local business organizations, etc. Write articles for internal and external publications. Participate in The IIA's International Committee structure. Key Messages and Conversation Starters Download (PDF, 4KB) conversation starters. Key Messages About the Internal Audit Profession Promotional Aids for Building Awareness Download brochures about the internal auditing profession and the role of the internal auditor. Learn how you can help promote the profession. Presentations Educate others on important topics like governance, risk, and control. Guidance and Resources Explore a vast repository of internal auditing guidance, including The Professional Practices Framework, position papers, and responses .... or additional resources for topics ranging from corporate governance to risk management to technology.		Participate in our Advocacy Poll My internal audit depatment gains the most benefit when I advocate internal auditing to? Scroll down to the bottom of the page to give your feedback. Additional Resources for Elevating the Profession Quality Certifications For more information on IIA advocacy efforts, e-mail Advocacy or call +1-407-937-1100.