The global home of internal audit, now with membership built for more.
The IIA is the global authority on internal audit, bringing together trusted standards, the CIA certification, and a community of over 265,000 members.
IIA membership has evolved to include expanded learning opportunities and new tools. Everything you need to lead, in one place.
Practical Guidance for Auditing Ethics
Ethics programs need real controls. This guide and tool help you assess ethics programs, culture, and governance.
Experienced Pathway Closes Soon
Available to professionals with 10+ years’ experience. Apply by September 30, 2026 for this pilot pathway.
Introducing The IIA Quality Certification
A prestigious new standard recognizing internal audit functions that lead with quality and impact.
Strengthen Risk Coverage and Assurance
The IIA issues two new statements of position on the Three Lines Model and Internal Audit Function’s Role in ERM.
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Explore What’s Reshaping Financial Services
Shifting regulation, intelligent banking, AI, and cyber resilience take center stage at FSE 2026—with Congressman Mike Lawler, leading CAEs, and industry experts.
25% Off Internal Audit Best Sellers
Limited-time savings on three foundational internal audit hardcover books.
Build the Skills Shaping Internal Audit
Develop expertise in AI, data, cybersecurity, risk, quality, and leadership through The IIA's instructor-led learning experiences this fall.
The Institute of Internal Auditors Names Stacey Schabel as Global Board Chair for 2026-2027
The IIA has announced Stacey L. Schabel, CIA, CPA, will serve as Chair of the Global Board for the 2026-2027 term. Her platform for the year, “Risk Focused. Future Ready,” emphasizes the critical role internal audit plays in helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex and ever-changing risk environment.
The IIA Enhances CIA Challenge Exam Program
The IIA has announced a series of enhancements to its Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) Challenge Exam program, including the introduction of a new experienced-based pathway pilot and updates to the exam to reflect the new Global Internal Audit Standards™.
The IIA Calls for Modernizing SOX to Strengthen Investor Protection and Improve Efficiency
The IIA has released a public policy position paper outlining recommendations to modernize SOX. As Congress considers evaluating the effectiveness and cost of SOX compliance, these recommendations aim to help regulators strengthen investor protections while improving operational efficiency.
Mindset Shift: Towards Innovation
Examine how practitioners define innovation, which skills and behaviors help it take hold, and the barriers that slow it down.
New Global Audit Committee Center
A dedicated hub delivering boardroom-ready insights for audit committees worldwide.
Competencies to meet the future of internal auditing
Our new Internal Auditing Competency Framework empowers auditors to lead confidently and effectively.