Volunteer Engagement With Longer-term Commitments
The primary function of IIA volunteer engagement is to provide subject matter expertise, advice, and counsel on an ongoing basis in different aspects of organizational operations. The following opportunities are sourced through the annual nominations process:
Advisory Councils
Advisory Councils exist to provide a strategic link between the Board and IIA staff initiatives in support of the strategic plan. They are designed to drive alignment between implementation of strategies and the Global or NA Board.
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To advocate and promote the value of internal auditing in alignment with IIA strategy and specific advocacy goals.
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To advance the content strategy of The IIA to ensure members are competent, confident, and courageous to deliver on stakeholder expectations and demonstrate the value of the profession.
Committees
Committee terms are usually for 2-3 years, with one-third of the members’ terms expiring each year. Members may be replaced annually if not effectively contributing to volunteer activities and should not serve more than two consecutive terms on the same council or committee. Members are expected to have funding for travel and expenses for planned in-person meetings.
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To promote and develop the internal audit profession in Canada with a focus on Canadian services. The committee plays an advisory role to the North American Board through the Canadian member sitting on the NA Board.
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To assist chapter leadership as a resource and liaison to The IIA in enabling chapters to meet their objectives: that the professional practice of internal auditing is effectively promoted through a full range of quality services to members and that effective strategies are developed to address issues and opportunities at the chapter level.
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To provide the internal audit profession with the information needed to anticipate and react to important external and internal factors that could have a material impact on the practice of internal auditing.
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To direct the development of IPPF authoritative guidance and thought leadership in support of internal auditors globally.
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To promote and facilitate the development and maintenance of a global strategy that fosters good communication, collaboration, and cooperation among The IIA and all affiliates; to oversee the global presence and expansion of The IIA.
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To provide authoritative, relevant, timely, and globally recognized standards, a code of ethics, and related implementation guidance essential to the delivery of consistent and high-quality internal auditing.
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To govern and promote The IIA’s global certification programs that are recognized as the global benchmark for the profession.
- Subcommittee of the PCB: Exam Development *
To ensure that the content of The IIA’s certification exams is continuously aligned with and reflects the current global practice of internal auditing, including the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
*Open to IIA-certified members only (Some are CIA only)