Who We Are - Institute of Internal Auditors

Who We AreEstablished in 1941, The Institute of Internal

Auditors (IIA) is an international professional

association serving over 170,000 members in

more than 165 countries. With headquarters

in Altamonte Springs (Orlando), Florida, USA,

The IIA is the internal audit profession’s global

voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader,

chief advocate, and principal educator. It is an

exciting time to be an internal auditor, and it is

amazing to think how the profession has advanced

since a dedicated group of internal auditors

founded The Institute, nearly 70 years ago.

They recognized a need for an organization that

represented their profession, provided continuing

education opportunities, and set and maintained

the International Standards for the Professional

Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).

Today The IIA is a vibrant global organization

continually rising to the challenges faced by

internal auditors around the world. That’s why

Membership Means More at The IIA.

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www.theiia.org/Membership

The IIA’s MIssIon: Why IT MeAns More To youThe mission of The IIA is to provide dynamic leadership

for the global profession of internal auditing. As an

internal auditor and an IIA member that means:

� You can take advantage of a wealth of professional

growth opportunities, International Standards and

practice guidance for professional direction and

certification programs that allow you to demon-

strate your professional competency.

� You have access to the most recent research

studies in regard to internal auditing and its

appropriate role in control, risk management,

and governance.

� You have a committed advocate actively promoting

the value you add to your organization.

� You have a global community of professionals

to which you can turn to share knowledge and

experiences.

The BenefITs of MeMBershIpFor internal audit practitioners and those impacted by

the profession, membership in The Institute of Internal

Auditors is a critical component of your overall strategy

for career success. As an IIA member, you are better

positioned to add value to your organization through the

host of benefits that come with belonging. Your member-

ship gives you access to hundreds of valuable products

and services, many of which are offered free or at exclusive

members-only pricing:

� Complimentary subscriptions to the award-winning

Internal Auditor magazine, InternalAuditorOnline.org,

and the members-only newsletter IIA Today.

� Online specialty newsletters that provide the most

current information about various sectors of the

internal audit profession.

� Members-only access to a newly revamped Audit

Career Center.

� Free continuing professional education (CPE)

reporting for IIA certifications and discounted

application and registration for the certification

examinations.

� Exclusive members-only discounts on conferences,

seminars, E-Learning, IIA Bookstore products, and

benchmarking services.

� A global voice and 24/7 access to guidance and

International Standards.

� Access to local benefits through IIA Chapter and

Institute involvement.

� Participation with other global thought leaders

through international volunteer committees.

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reAd All ABouT IT: IIA puBlIcATIons Included in your membership is Internal Auditor maga-

zine and its online component InternalAuditorOnline.org,

the official magazine of the internal audit profession.

You will also receive IIA Today, the exclusive members-

only newsletter that will keep you informed about

internal audit news and what’s happening at The IIA

in guidance, research, and professional development.

Visit www.theiia.org/periodicals for details.

connecT WITh your peers: socIAl neTWorkIngTo help you connect with your professional colleagues,

IIA Members have access to Member Exchange (ME),

The IIA’s exclusive online networking tool. In addition,

there are IIA Groups within a number of popular social

networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The IIA’s LinkedIn group ranks in the top 325 out of

over 500,000 groups!

InTernAl AudIT cAreers sTArT here: The AudIT cAreer cenTerMembers of The IIA can upload their resume and

search posted job opportunities available around the

world. Visit www.theiia.org/careers for details.

TAke your cAreer To The nexT level: IIA cerTIfIcATIonsThe Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) is the only globally

accepted designation for internal auditors. The CIA

remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate

their competence and professionalism in the internal

audit field. The IIA also offers three specialty certifica-

tions, which qualify for Professional Recognition Credit

for Part 4 of the CIA exam:

� Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®)

� Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®)

� Certified Financial Services Auditor® (CFSA®)

For more about IIA Certifications, including discounted

pricing for IIA members, visit www.theiia.org/certification.

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professIonAl developMenT AT ITs BesT: IIA TrAInIng opporTunITIes Exclusive Members-Only PricingThe IIA offers a variety of training opportunities,

all at discounted rates for IIA members. Training

options include:

� COnferenCes – covering hot topics, critical

issues, and leading-edge practices for the internal

audit profession led by nationally known speakers

at exciting locations.

� semInArs – addressing the wide variety of current

issues facing internal auditors, geared specifically

toward your level of experience and knowledge, and

taught by highly-trained, real-world practitioners.

Earn continuing professional education (CPE)

credits while expanding your knowledge of audit

essentials, risk and control, skill development,

specialty areas, certification preparation, and other

areas of expertise.

� On-sIte trAInIng – let us bring IIA training

that is customized to deal with your specific work

place issues and development needs, directly

to your location.

� e-LeArnIng – gives you anywhere access to

learn a new aspect of your job and earn CPE

credit from the comfort of your computer.

Virtual Seminars, Webinars, and Self-study

Courses are currently available so you can

learn whatever, wherever, whenever.

Visit www.theiia.org/training to learn more.

recruIT your colleAgues – reWArd yourself: The recruIT-A-colleAgue progrAMRecruit your colleagues and help The IIA to continue

to advance the profession – one member at a time.

You could receive a FREE IIA membership renewal by

recruiting 10 or more new members to The IIA and will

also be entered into a quarterly drawing.

shAre InforMATIon And BesT prAcTIcesThe Global Audit Information Network (GAIN) is The IIA’s

premier benchmarking program. GAIN is a knowledge

exchange program for learning from your peers and a re-

source for leading practices to enhance your operational

effectiveness and efficiency. Visit www.theiia.org/gAIn

for details.

AcAdeMIc relATIonsInternal auditing is fundamental to the governance

process of any well-run organization, so internal audit

education should be part of every business and public

administration curriculum. Education is the foundation

of any profession, and The IIA is committed to increasing

and enhancing internal audit education in colleges and

universities worldwide. Among the many ways The IIA

can support internal audit education, is the development

of a robust academic program called the Internal

Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) program.

Visit www.theiia.org/academic to find out more about

academic relations efforts and the IAEP program.

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professIonAl guIdAnce, InTernATIonAl sTAndArds, And AdvocAcyThe IIA is the standard- and guidance-setting body for

the internal audit profession globally. The IIA’s Code

of Ethics, International Standards for the Professional

Practice of Internal Auditing, position papers, practice

advisories, and practice guides, all of which are free for

IIA members; provide a guidance framework aimed at

supporting consistent, high-quality internal audit prac-

tices which strengthens the standing of the internal audit

profession, and enhances the economic value of internal

auditing. The IIA works tirelessly on advocacy efforts to

build relationships with organizations and stakeholders

who can impact, elevate, and advance the profession

globally. Visit www.theiia.org/guidance for details.

dIscover The reWArds of geTTIng InvolvedAs an IIA member, you can benefit greatly from activi-

ties, programs, and networking opportunities through

local IIA chapters and institutes worldwide. Attend

local meetings and training programs, network with

peers, develop professional contacts, and stay current

on internal audit issues and best practices. Visit

www.theiia.org/chapters-institutes to find the chapter

or institute nearest to you.

The sTAndArd of QuAlITyThe IIA has the resources and tools to help your organi-

zation establish and maintain a quality assurance and

improvement program, including conformance with the

Standards. To learn more about the online resources or

to request a no-obligation proposal for an IIA-conducted

external quality assessment, visit www.theiia.org/quality.

reseArch And educATIon: The IIA reseArch foundATIonThe IIA Research Foundation (IIARF) is the global leader

in providing research, development, and dissemination

of knowledge to advance the internal audit profession.

The knowledge learned helps us understand the internal

audit profession, shape our practice, and advance the

profession to ensure that we can adapt and continue

to add value to our organizations. The IIARF expands

knowledge and understanding of internal auditing by

providing relevant research and educational products.

Visit www.theiia.org/research for details.

The IIARF is a not-for-profit corporation operating

independently of The IIA, exclusively for research and

educational purposes. The Foundation is funded by

voluntary contributions from IIA members, Chapters and

Institutes, and supportive organizations.

The IIA reseArch foundATIon BooksToreThe IIA Research Foundation Bookstore is your one-stop

shop for internal audit resources, books, and educational

products. The IIARF Bookstore offers hundreds of titles

that provide current information and guidance at exclu-

sive members-only pricing. Visit www.theiia.org/bookstore

for details.

MeMBershIp cATegorIes – soMeThIng for everyone

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IndIvIduAl MeMBershIpsregulAr MeMBer (US & Caribbean US $195 Annually / Canada US $215 Annually)

An application fee of US $25 and appropriate dues for

each year of admittance must accompany the member

application where applicable. If you live in Canada,

the Caribbean, or the United States, you may join as

a member of The IIA directly. The membership condi-

tions, categories, and fee structures are the same for all

chapters in the Caribbean and the United States. If you

live outside Canada, the Caribbean, or the United States,

you may become a member of The IIA by joining an IIA

Institute. Institutes charge their own membership fees

and offer local programs and services. Membership con-

ditions may vary by Institute. Please contact your nearest

Institute directly to obtain specific information regarding

membership fee structures. Visit www.theiia.org/chapters

to find the Institute nearest to you.

The international member classification is available to

prospective members if The IIA currently does not have a

Chapter or Institute in your area. Dues are US $195

annually, plus a US $25 application fee. For drafts

drawn on banks outside the United States and Canada,

please add US $30 to your payment to cover bank col-

lection charges.

You can transfer your membership to another Chapter

by contacting The IIA’s Customer Service Center at

[email protected] or +1-407-937-1111.

educATIonAl MeMBer (US $100 Annually)

Available to individuals principally employed as educa-

tors at colleges and universities. No application fee.

sTudenT MeMBer(US $50 Annually)

Available to those engaged in a degree program at a col-

lege or university, provided such persons cannot qualify

as a member or educational member. Student member-

ship is limited to a maximum of six years duration. No

application fee.

lIfe MeMBer (US $2,100 one-time fee)

Show your long-term commitment to the profession by

becoming a life member of The IIA. This classification is

automatically given to those members who have been a

member of The IIA for 40 years. No application fee.

reTIred MeMBer (US $50 Annually)

Available to those who retire from active employment

and who are members in good standing with The IIA

at the time of their application for this classification of

membership. Individuals cannot join as new members

under this classification. No application fee.

governMenT MeMBer (US $100 Annually)

Internal audit professionals employed by public-sector

agencies who are not participating in the Government

Audit Program as a group can join The IIA and receive

full member benefits for a reduced annual fee. No

application fee.

Visit www.theiia.org/membership for details.

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specIAlTy IndusTry group MeMBershIpIn addition to your overall IIA membership, you may join

one of our specialty industry groups. Specialty group fees

are in addition to your regular membership dues.

fInAncIAl servIces AudITor group (US $40 Annually)

Stay informed on industry trends and best practices

through forums for sharing with other financial services

auditors. Benefits also include a quarterly e-newsletter

(FSA Times), a membership directory, access to sample

audit programs, a US $50 waiver off the CFSA exam ap-

plication fee, as well as additional discounts.

gAMIng AudIT group (US $40 Annually)

For individuals involved with casinos, lotteries, race-

tracks, water-based gaming, Indian gaming, other gaming

enterprises, or government regulatory commissions or

agencies. Members receive a quarterly e-newsletter

(The Gaming Auditorium), a membership directory, an

industry-specific conference, access to sample audit

programs, and a Web-based discussion group.

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group MeMBershIpsAudIT group MeMBershIpOrganizations that join as an Audit Group enroll their entire

audit staff at significantly reduced rates while receiving

concierge level service. Organizations pay a base fee of

US $760 to $11,875 ($845 to $12,110 in Canada) and

incremental fees per staff member. You will find that group

membership has its advantages; group members can save

22-50% off the regular membership rates!

Group Membership Categories

Base Fee Incremental Fee

Audit Group 1-5US & Caribbean $760 N/A

Canada $845 N/A

Audit Group 6-100US & Caribbean $760 $117

Canada $845 $131

Audit Group 101+US & Caribbean $11,875 $95

Canada $12,110 $100

Visit www.theiia.org/membership/join-now/group-membership

for pricing details.

governMenT AudIT progrAM group MeMBershIp(US $1,150 US & Caribbean / US $1,185 Canada Annu-

ally / Incremental Individual Fee: US & Caribbean $25/

US$33 Canada Annually per Staff Member) Government

agencies of any size at the local, state, or federal levels

can participate in this program as a group. The Govern-

ment Audit Program Group Membership requires all of

your individual internal audit staff members to partici-

pate and provides full IIA member benefits at reduced

rates. Visit www.theiia.org/membership/join-now/gap for

pricing details.

QuAlITy AssessMenT AudIT survey FREE QA Survey. The data received will be analyzed

with IIA historical data (of QAs conducted by The IIA)

and provided in a spreadsheet analysis that can provide

excellent feedback as to your internal audit activity’s ef-

fectiveness and potential opportunities for improvement

(US $125 value).

sAve BIg on The fundAMenTAl AudIT lIBrAry collecTIonAudit Group members can stock their library with The

Fundamental Audit Library Collection and save an ad-

ditional 10% with your Audit Group code, a total savings

of 30% (a total US $200 value). You will receive your

promotion code when you join or renew your audit group

membership.

sAve us $1,000 on on-sITe TrAInIngThis offer can be applied to any 1- to 4-day training ses-

sion and can be applied to as many individual bookings

an audit group makes and holds for one year, after they

become or renew group membership. This offer cannot

be combined with any other offer.

gIfT specIAlTy MeMBershIpGroup members in the financial services and gaming

industries enjoy a FREE IIA specialty industry group

membership in the affiliated sector, a US $40 value

per member.

Visit www.theiia.org/membership for details.

generAl dues InforMATIon

� Dues are payable in US funds.

� US Federal ID: 13-5532538.

� Dues are billed yearly on the anniversary date

of membership.

� Dues may be tax deductible (for US members).

� Dues and application fees are subject to

change at any time by The IIA Board of

Directors.

� Annual dues include a US $40 fee for Internal

Auditor and US $15 fee for other professional

periodicals. These fees cannot be deducted

from the dues.

* The IIA is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our members. If The IIA does not meet your expectations,

we will extend your membership benefits at no cost to you for an additional year or promptly refund your membership dues.

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that your membership will meet your expectations* – over 170,000 members in 165 countries agree!

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