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North American Pulse of Internal Audit

The North American Pulse of Internal Audit is a premier source of data for internal audit leaders, providing key benchmarking metrics for budgets, staffing, audit plans, and more.

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North American Pulse of Internal Audit

2025 North American Pulse of Internal Audit: Benchmarks for Internal Audit Leaders

  • Discover key trends for managing internal audit budgets, staff, training, and technology. The 2025 report highlights the importance of internal audit aligning with organizational strategy and top priorities for implementing technology.
See how your internal audit function compares: Share the digital-friendly report with peers, audit committees, and executive management. The report is designed to be used year-round to help plan and manage internal audit activities.

North American Pulse of Internal Audit Report Archive

With survey data going back to 2008, the Pulse of Internal Audit provides exclusive trending information, especially about changes in internal audit budget and staff levels. Reports from previous years provide additional perspective on trends for the profession.