The Institute of Internal Auditors Applauds Release of Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule by U.S. SEC

The Institute of Internal Auditors Names Stefano Comotti as New Global Board Chair

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) today announced that Stefano Comotti, CIA, CRMA, will serve as Chair of the Global Board for 2025 – 2026. The announcement was made during The IIA’s 2025 International Conference in Toronto.

IIA Announces Excellence and CIA Award Winners, Unveils Key Academic and Certification Enhancements at International Conference in Toronto

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) kicked off its 2025 International Conference in Toronto this week, welcoming more than 2,600 internal audit leaders from around the world to explore the disruptive trends shaping the profession and the future of The IIA.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Opens Organizational Behavior Topical Requirement for Public Comment

The Institute of Internal Auditors® (The IIA®) today released the draft Organizational Behavior Topical Requirement, now open for public comment through August 22.

New Report from Baker Tilly and Internal Audit Foundation Reveals Gaps in Enterprise Risk Management Maturity, Calls for Closer Internal Audit Collaboration

LAKE MARY, FL (June 9, 2025) – A new report from Baker Tilly and the Internal Audit Foundation (the Foundation) reveals organizations have opportunities to increase enterprise-wide risk awareness.

IIA Makes Recommendations on Development of Artificial Intelligence Action Plan

LAKE MARY, FL (March 17, 2025) – The Institute of Internal Auditors has submitted a comment letter in response to a request for information from the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) entitled “Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan.”

New Report Reveals the Value of Strategy Plus Increasing Responsibility for Internal Audit Leaders

LAKE MARY, Fla. (March 10, 2025) – Internal audit functions that are more strongly aligned with overall organizational strategy are more likely to have sufficient funding. That’s according to a new survey of senior internal audit professionals, released today by The IIA’s Internal Audit Foundation, in partnership with AuditBoard, at the annual Great Audit Minds (GAM) conference in Orlando. The results underscore the value that internal audit functions provide when they play a strategic role within organizations, along with internal audit’s expanding scope of responsibilities.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Opens Third-Party Topical Requirement for Public Comment

Lake Mary, FL – (March 6, 2025) – The Institute of Internal Auditors® (The IIA®) today released the draft of the Third-Party Topical Requirement, open for public comment until April 20. Internal auditors and stakeholders are invited to participate in the public comment survey to share their feedback on the draft and help shape the criteria and requirements for providing assurance on governance, risk management, and control processes related to third parties.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Releases the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement

Lake Mary, FL (February 5, 2025) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) today released the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement, the first of several Topical Requirements to be published this year. Incorporating feedback from global practitioners and stakeholders, the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement provides a baseline approach to assessing the design and implementation of cybersecurity governance, risk management and control processes.

The IIA Issues Statement on the Termination of Inspectors General

Lake Mary, FL (January 27, 2025) – The IIA releases the following statement regarding the termination of federal Inspectors General.

The IIA Celebrates the Effective Date of the Global Internal Audit Standards

Lake Mary, FL (January 16, 2025) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) celebrated a significant milestone, the effective date of the new Global Internal Audit Standards™, first released in January of 2024 as part of the broader International Professional Practices Framework® (IPPF®) Evolution project. After having a year to begin implementing the new Standards, they became effective on January 9 of this year. The Standards provide a basis for assuring effective internal auditing.

Announcing The IIA Excellence Awards: Celebrating Global Internal Audit Leadership

LAKE MARY, FL (January 6, 2025) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious IIA Excellence Awards. From January 6 to February 17, the global internal audit community is encouraged to recognize outstanding teams and individuals who have made lasting impacts on the profession.

Becker and The IIA Launch New Partnership

St. Louis, MO (January 7, 2025) – Becker, the leading provider of accounting exam reviews and professional education, has entered a partnership with The Institute of Internal Auditors® (The IIA®) to develop the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA ®) Exam Review. Launching in March 2025, Becker – The IIA CIA Exam Review will offer comprehensive resources and materials designed around The IIA’s content and taught by Becker’s expert instructors to ensure candidates are well-prepared to sit for the exam.

The Institute of Internal Auditors and ACCA Extend MoU for Three More Years

LAKE MARY, FL (December 16, 2024) – Today the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) announced the extension of their existing memorandum of understanding (MoU). This renewed agreement will further strengthen and extend cooperation between the two bodies, allowing them to continue working closely together to advance their respective professions globally.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Achieves New Milestone in Academic Partnership Growth

LAKE MARY, FL (November 14, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) has reached a significant milestone in the growth of its academic partnership programs, now encompassing more than 140 schools globally after expanding into seven new countries this year.

Anthony Pugliese Named a 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ Honoree

LAKE MARY, FL (October 16, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) today announced Anthony Pugliese, President and CEO, has been named one of the most influential leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as part of their 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ Awards.

Internal Auditor Magazine Names 15 Emerging Leaders for 2024

LAKE MARY, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2024) – Bringing adaptability and diverse experiences that exceed the norm to their organizations around the world, 15 internal auditors from Singapore, Canada, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States are honored as this year’s “Emerging Leaders” by Internal Auditor, the premier, award-winning magazine published by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

New Report Reveals Digital Disruption and Climate Change as Fastest Growing Risks for Organizations Worldwide

Digital disruption and climate change have emerged as the two fasting-growing risk areas for organizations across industries, according to The IIA’s Internal Audit Foundation’s latest Risk in Focus research.

The Institute of Internal Auditors to Host Financial Services Exchange in DC, September 23–24

LAKE MARY, Fla. (September 11, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) will host its Financial Services Exchange in Washington, DC from September 23 to 24. The event will bring together corporate executives and thought leaders from across the financial services and fintech industries to discuss the emerging risks and trends impacting organizations today.

The Internal Audit Foundation Names Recipients of the Larry B. Sawyer Student Scholarship

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 27, 2024) – The Internal Audit Foundation, part of The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), today announced three recipients of the Larry B. Sawyer Student Scholarship: Ziyue Zhen, Onewang Lemao and Trang Church.

The IIA Awarded ASAE 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award

The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) has been awarded the 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for the launch of the new Global Internal Audit Standards™.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Names Terry Grafenstine as New Chair of the Global Board of Directors

Orlando, Fla – (July 18, 2024) — The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) today announced that Terry Grafenstine will serve as the new Chair of the Global Board of Directors for 2024 – 2025. The news was announced following The IIA’s Annual Business Meeting and 2024 International Conference, held in Washington, DC this week.

IIA Global Research Project Reveals Embracing Technological Change and Expanding Advisory Services Critical to the Profession’s Future

The Institute of Internal Auditors' Annual Business Meeting to be held July 17/Washington DC

The 2024 Annual Business Meeting of The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“The IIA”), will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM EST

Institute of Internal Auditors to Host International Conference in Washington DC

LAKE MARY, Fla. (June 17, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) will host its International Conference at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC from July 15 to July 17. The flagship event brings together the largest group of internal audit providers, practitioners and industry experts from around the world to discuss emerging trends and how new technology is reshaping the risk landscape and the profession.

New Internal Audit Foundation Report Finds Changing Risk Landscape Will Require Shift in Hiring Trends

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 29, 2024) – The recruitment and hiring landscape for internal audit must evolve to ensure the profession keeps pace with a changing risk environment.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Welcomes Cameroon to its Global Federation

Internal Audit Association now has 117 international institutes

Proxy Votes Available Ahead of Upcoming Annual Meetings

The Global and North American Nominating Committees are pleased to announce the nominees for Global Board and North American Board (NA Board) officers, directors, and members, for the open District Advisor and District Representative positions, and for the Canada Advisory Committee.

IIA Opens Public Comment Survey for Cybersecurity Topical Requirement

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is pleased to invite internal audit leaders and stakeholders to participate in the global Topical Requirements public comment survey on the draft pilot Cybersecurity Topical Requirement.

The Institute of Internal Auditors to Hold Global Student Conference April 28 - 30

LAKE MARY, Fla. (March 25, 2024) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – will host its Global Student Conference (GSC) in Orlando, Florida between April 28 – 30. The IIA’s GSC brings together college students, educators, and employers from around the world for networking and recruitment opportunities designed to cultivate the next generation of internal audit leaders.

Announcement of the Slate for 2024–25 Global and North American Leaders

The Global and North American Nominating Committees are pleased to announce the nominees for Global Board and North American Board (NA Board) officers, directors, and members, for the open District Advisor and District Representative positions, and for the Canada Advisory Committee.

New Internal Audit Foundation Survey Finds the Internal Audit Profession Growing in North America

LAKE MARY, Fla. (March 11, 2024) – The results of The 2024 North American Pulse of Internal Audit Survey, released today by the Internal Audit Foundation, find a growing profession, with Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) more than twice as likely to have increased staff (26%) than to have decreased staff (9%). Additionally, after sharp cuts due to the COVID pandemic in 2020 and 2021, significantly more internal audit functions are now increasing their budgets (36%) than are decreasing them (13%), according to the new survey of senior internal audit professionals.

IIA Bulletin: SEC Adopts New Climate Disclosure Rules

Bulletin examines new climate disclosure rules.