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Draft Third-Party Topical Requirement Open for Comment
Let us know what you think about the new draft Topical Requirement on third-party risks. A component of The IIA’s IPPF®, Topical Requirements establish a consistent baseline for assessing specific risk areas. Read the draft and take the survey, both available in multiple languages.
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The Politics of Risk
2025’s disruptive geopolitical landscape poses challenges for businesses.
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Importance of an Effective Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)
Updated Practice Guides
Access these updates by the new Global Internal Audit Standards: risk, culture, tech, and more.
Digitally Transforming Internal Audit to Drive Smarter Audits
April 3 | 12:00PM-1:00PM ET | 1 CPE - Free for members!
Auditing Culture
April 15-16 | 9:00 AM-12:30 PM ET | 8 CPEs
NEW! Auditing Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Hands-On Course for Internal Auditors
This immersive, hands-on experience offers you the chance to master AI and Generative AI concepts in a secure, controlled lab environment. Plus, earn valuable Microsoft certifications.
The IIA Announces the Nominees for 2025-26 Boards of Directors
Annually, the Nominating Committees meet to nominate the board officers, members and fill open positions on the Global and North American Board of Directors.
The Institute of Internal Auditors Releases the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement
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.
Becker and The IIA Launch New Partnership
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.
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The new Global Internal Audit Standards™, released January 9, 2024, will become effective January 9, 2025. Internal audit functions may start adopting the Standards now. The Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal auditing and serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function.
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