About The Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK)
The CBOK 2006 study is the largest project ever undertaken by The IIA Research Foundation. It will produce a continuously expanding library of information about the practice of the internal audit profession world-wide -- a Common Body of Knowledge. The study was conducted in the form of carefully-engineered surveys to Chief Audit Executives (CAE), internal audit practitioners of all levels of experience, and IIA Chapter and Institute leaders. These surveys determine:

• Compliance to and adequacy of The International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• The current status of the internal audit activity within organizations.
• The activities and types of audits that are being performed.
• Tools and techniques used by internal auditors.
• Skills and knowledge possessed by internal auditors.

The CBOK study has resulted in a database rich with valuable information that will be used to shape the future of internal auditing around the world. The CBOK study will be repeated periodically, planning for the next study is underway.

More information and resources for download:

• Who participated in CBOK?
• How are the results of CBOK being used?
• View a video premier introducing The Common Body of Knowledge and what it means to the profession.
• Promoting CBOK

How can I get a copy of the results?

• IIA members can download a copy in PDF format.
• Purchase your copy from The IIA Research Foundation Bookstore.