Welcome to the IIA Bahamas Chapter!

Welcome to the IIA Bahamas Chapter

The local voice, chief advocate, and principal educator on internal auditing in The Bahamas

Established June 23rd, 1991, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Bahamas Chapter is a local professional association in The Bahamas for the professional practice of Internal Auditing. We have more than 90 active members throughout both the private and public sectors working in various areas including internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology auditing, education, and security.

Our strategic priority is to promote the importance of internal auditing as it is a vital part of strengthening organizations and protecting stakeholders.

We also aim to support the economic development of The Bahamas through the promotion of a culture of best practices in ethics, corporate governance, risk management and internal controls. We are a sub-chapter of the global Institute of Internal Auditors, which serves more than 180,000 members in 190 countries.

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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

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EXPIRED MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

CERTIFICATION RENEWAL

Did you know that you can renew your certification via the CCMS portal? To remain active, your certification must be renewed on an annual basis. For certification details, such as how to certify, re-certify and pricing (members receive a discounted rate!), please see below:

Certification Renewal Requirements

CERTIFICATION CORNER

Things are happening in the Certification Corner! Please click on the links to learn more;
The updated CIA Exam (English) comes into effect on 28 May 2025 and the IIA & Becker Learning are teaming up to introduce the IIA CIA Exam Review Course! Check out the exam changes, syllabi and rollout schedule.

CIA Exam 2025

The Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) exam is also changing and will become CIA Part 1, effective 28 May 2025. This means that IAP holders can pursue their CIA and will only need to complete Parts 2 and 3! Learn more about the syllabus, and course review (IAP candidates can purchase single part study materials on CIA Part 1 to prepare for the updated IAP exam).

IAP Exam 2025

Great news! The CIA Designation is no longer required to apply and sit the Certification in Risk Management Assurance® (CRMA®) exam! Elevate your risk management expertise, and make that start by checking eligibility requirements, reviewing exam prep resources and test questions.

CRMA Exam 2025

And lastly, effective 28 May 2025, online proctoring will be discontinued permanently. As part of this transition, the last day to register for online proctored exams will be 1 May 2025. Read more about the Transition to Test Center-Only Exam Delivery.

Let us celebrate our members who recently were awarded CIA designation:

• Rosena Duncanson
• Shannon Glinton
• Rudolph Gray
• Selando Thompson
• Dimitri Wilkinson

Volunteer Engagement

Volunteers are the cornerstone of the IIA, and the Bahamas Chapter is no different. The difference between volunteer engagement and volunteer leadership is the time commitment required. There are many ways you can get involved with the IIA. We understand that everyone does not have enough time to attend monthly meetings and plan events but maybe you can spare time to contribute an article, proofread the quarterly newsletter, or speak at an event. Many hands make light work, so embrace this opportunity to shine!

To volunteer, reach out at Email Volunteer Engagement.

Volunteer Leadership

Committees

The objective of Chapter Committees is to focus on distinct initiatives that are not directly related to training, membership and other core activities assumed by the Council on a monthly basis. Active committees* are as follows;

Sponsorship Committee (on-going)
35th Anniversary Committee (in 2026, the Chapter turns 35!)

*A minimum of one member of the Council sits on each Committee and meetings will be held periodically to discuss progress and results.

To express interest in joining a committee, reach out at chapter247@iiachaptercommunications.org and place “IIABC Committee” in the subject line.

Council

IIA Bahamas Chapter is governed by a Council of nine active members supported by the Immediate Past-President of the Council, who currently serves as the IIA Caribbean District Representative. Council positions are held for two-year intervals, on a rotating cycle, as not all tenures end at the same time. The Bahamas Chapter holds elections every year, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and Council positions and their related tasks are outlined in the writeup below;

Each role is ideally designed to have an Asst VP.
Note that the President-Elect role, is the only non-elected role, and it has no Asst. VP position attached.

So, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a novice just starting out in the Audit field, you can make a difference in your Chapter and give back to the profession!!!

Nominations are now OPEN!!! To express interest in joining Council, complete the nomination form above in the AGM Section in ‘Chapter & Events.

The IIA Bahamas Chapter offers sponsorship opportunities with the goal of promoting the internal audit profession while increasing the visibility of your brand.  To discover how our offerings can benefit your organization, see the IIA Bahamas Chapter Sponsorship Information Sheet. When you choose to partner with us,  complete the IIA Bahamas Chapter Sponsorship Agreement and email us at chapter247@iiachaptercommunications.org.

The Institute of Internal Auditors - Bahamas Chapter earmarks funds to award scholarships to students pursuing a business degree with a focus on Auditing. The scholarships are intended for either tuition, books or other university-related fees.

The Scholarship Criteria is as follows:

• The student is required to be a resident of The Bahamas.
• A currently enrolled student at the University of the Bahamas and maintaining full-time status.
• The student must be pursuing a Business degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 Undergraduate is required.
• A Bio or Resume for the student applying for the scholarship must be supplied.
• One reference from a business administration professor must be submitted.

The Selection Process

Individual students are to submit their applications directly to the IIA Bahamas Chapter for review.

The final selection will be made by the Academic Relations Committee of the Institute of Internal Auditors – Bahamas Chapter, who will inform the College/University and students of the awarded amount.

Scholarships will be awarded during the Spring and Fall Semesters. The deadline for 2025 applications will be announced in due course. Concurrently, the award decision date is TBD.

Submission Contact

IIABC VP of Academic Relations, Chapter247@iiacommunications.org