May is Internal Audit Month! Whether you’re already in the profession or exploring your options, take this chance to learn more about the practice of internal auditing, the global standard-setters of best practices for internal audit professionals, and how to grow your career as an internal auditor.
What is internal auditing?
There are multiple components to understanding what does an internal auditor do: responsibilities, daily tasks, and the work of internal auditors vs external auditors—to name a few.
In summary, internal auditing provides independent, objective evaluations of financial and operational activities to ensure that a company remains compliant with laws and regulations, mitigates risks, and meets organizational goals.
Internal auditors perform this function by reviewing and analyzing reports, processes, and data to find any places that are inefficient or unaligned with regulations and correct these areas quickly, before an external audit or third-party intervention.
About The IIA
For 80+ years, The Institute of Internal Auditors® (The IIA®) has been the global leader and standard setter for the internal auditing profession.
The organization elevates internal auditing through four areas of focus:
- Developing and upholding the Global Internal Audit StandardsTM
- Certifications and professional education
- Research and thought leadership
- Governmental advocacy and public policy
More than 260,000 members form a strong worldwide network, with even more internal auditor professionals earning one of the opportunity-opening certifications that The IIA administers:
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- By the far the most valuable certification in the profession and the benchmark for internal auditing professionals, the CIA certification is also the only globally recognized internal audit certification.
- Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
- For students and professionals just starting in internal auditing, the IAP credential demonstrates your aptitude in Global Internal Audit Standards and opens a streamlined path to the CIA certification.
- Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
- Internal auditors who specialize in risk management assurance earn the CRMA certification to elevate their expertise and solidify their ability to advise management and audit committees on risk management concepts and best practices.
Spotlight on Internal Audit Month
May is The IIA’s Internal Audit Month—the best time to celebrate and advance your career as an internal auditor. Take advantage of the opportunity to join The IIA network promoting the profession, while you also learn and connect with other internal auditors.
- Social: Join The IIA throughout the month of May by using your social media to promote the indispensable value of internal auditors.
- Engage: Use #OneIIA and #InternalAuditMonth to expand your reach and comment on other’s posts to strengthen your professional network.
- Save: Save 25% on application and exam fees for CIA and CRMA certifications during the month of May.
Learn more about The IIA’s resources during Internal Audit Month here!
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