Quality Resources
Below are resources available for setting up, establishing, and completing a Quality Assessment.

Sample Request Proposal (Word, 32KB)
This document provides a sample request for an external quality assessment proposal that can be downloaded and modified for use by organizations when seeking assessment services from various potential providers.

Who Audits the Auditors?" (PPT, 2MB)
A Standard of Quality Presentation (PPT, 269KB)

Tool 2: Quality Assessment Advanced Preparation (Word, 252KB)
The Quality Assessment Advanced Preparation is a comprehensive questionnaire, completed by or under the supervision of the CAE, that provides specific information about the organization and internal audit staff. Using this tool, the QA team can often identify potential strengths and potential opportunities for improvement in the organization.

Tool 2A: Self-Assessment Guide (Word, 111KB)

Quality Assessment Manual, 6th Edition

Quality Assessment Manual 6th Edition Changes Matrix (PDF, 7KB)

Audit Customer (Client) Survey (PDF, 48KB)
Surveys can provide excellent feedback as to the IA Activity's effectiveness and potential opportunities for improvement. The survey of audit customers should precede the on-site work. Client Survey Historical Results (2001-2008) (PDF, 14KB)

Internal Audit Staff Survey (PDF, 48KB)
This survey is an efficient means to obtain information from a large and/or geographically dispersed staff. Staff Survey Historical Results (2002-2008) (PDF, 15KB)

Common Observations from External Quality Assessments (PPT, 368KB)

Internal Audit Activity Leading Practices (PPT, 260KB)

Self Assessments with Independent Validation

Self-Assessment Guide (Word, 111KB)
The self-assessment follows a quality assessment process similar to the external quality assessment, but it is performed under the direction of the CAE by competent in-house audit professionals. This guide provides information on the methodology for performing a self assessment.

Models

Model Audit Committee Charter (Word, 112KB)

Model Internal Audit Activity Charter (Word, 105KB)

Model Management Control Policy (Word, 97KB)

Model Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (Word, 113KB)