Global Guidance Council (GGC)

About the GGC

The Global Guidance Council’s mission is to direct the development of IPPF authoritative guidance and thought leadership in support of internal auditors globally and to assist with the development of Topical Requirements.

The IIA provides mandatory and recommended guidance to internal auditors worldwide. The Global Guidance Council is responsible for advising The IIA on the strategic direction of its authoritative guidance, tools, and other content within the constructs of Topical Requirements, General Guidance, IT Guidance, Public Sector Guidance, ESG Guidance and Financial Services Guidance. This is achieved through an extensive, ongoing due process overseen by an independent body, the International Professional Practices Framework Oversight Council. The process includes soliciting input from and considering the interests of various stakeholders—including internal audit practitioners, industry experts, government bodies, regulatory agencies, public representatives, and others—so that The IIA’s Topical Requirements and Global Guidance reflect diverse needs and priorities.

GGC Representatives, 2024–25

Leadership

Tania Stegemann CIA, CCSA, CRMA, Chair | Australia

Members

Mansoor Anwar CIA | Canada

Nur Hayati Baharuddin CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, CRMA | Malaysia

Ruxandra Bilius, CIA, CRMA | Romania

Augusto Cuenca, CIA | Paraguay

Nicholas Denewet, CIA, CFSA, CRMA | Belgium

Taizo Ikeda CIA, CRMA | Japan

Eileen Iles CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CRMA | United States

Damir Jelić CIA, CISA | Croatia

Gregory Jordan, CIA, CRMA | United States

Hassan Khayal CIA, CRMA, CFE | United Arab Emirates

Gastón Lariau, CIA, CRMA | Uruguay

Lesedi Lesetedi QIAL, CIA, CRMA | Botswana

Ruth Doreen Mutebe, CIA | Uganda

Karem Obeid CIA, CCSA, CRMA | United Arab Emirates

Hik Park, CIA, CRMA | Peru

José Carlos Peñaloza Rojas CIA | Peru

Klaus Rapp CIA, CRMA | Switzerland

Reanna Stafford | Australia

Sameera Tata | United States

Muriel Uzan, CIA, CRMA | Spain

Joonas Vartinen, CIA | Finland

Klaas Jan Westerling CIA | Netherlands

Mei Yin Mian Wong, CIA | Hong Kong

Tichaona Zororo CIA, CRMA | South Africa

Governance & due process related links

Governance & Due Process

Learn about the bodies that establish and maintain the IPPF according to a rigorous governance process.

IPPF Oversight Council

The IPPF Oversight Council is purpose-built to provide independent advice and counsel on the rigor of The IIA’s standards and guidance-setting processes.

International Internal Audit Standards Board

To serve the public interest by developing, issuing, maintaining, and promoting the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) on a worldwide basis.

Global Guidance Council

The Global Guidance Council’s mission is to direct the development of IPPF authoritative guidance and thought leadership in support of internal auditors globally and to assist with the development of Topical Requirements.

IPPF & Standards related links

IPPF & Standards

Learn how The IIA IPPF and Global Internal Audit Standards define principles, standards, requirements, and guidance for the internal audit profession.

Global Internal Audit Standards

Explore the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards™ that guide the worldwide professional practice of internal auditing.

Topical Requirements

Learn how IIA Topical Requirements for internal auditing enhance the consistency and quality of internal audit services.

Global Guidance

IIA Global Guidance for internal auditing provides best practices, step-by-step processes, and recommendations for performing internal audit services.

Ethics and Professionalism

Ethics and Professionalism have been incorporated into the Global Internal Audit Standards™ as Domain II to state the principles and expectations governing the behavior of individuals and organizations in the conduct of internal auditing. It describes the minimum requirements for conduct and behavioral expectations rather than specific activities.

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Browse The IIA’s IPPF, Global Internal Audit Standards™, Topical Requirements, Global Guidance, Audit Tools, Global Practice Guides, and GTAGs®. Formerly the Standards Knowledge Center.