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INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS

Mesa, AZ · EIN 860316428 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.theiia.org
revenue
$71K
expenses
$89K
net assets
$91K
employees
mission · from form 990

Provide continuous professional development learning events through monthly chapter meetings.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is a global professional association established in 1941, dedicated to advancing the internal audit profession. It provides certifications, education, research, and guidance, and advocates for the profession's interests in public and corporate governance policies worldwide. The IIA supports its members through a global network of chapters and institutes.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Certification in Risk Management Assurance® (CRMA®)
Certification specializing in risk assessment and governance.
Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®)
Globally recognized certification for internal auditors.
Global Advocacy
Efforts to protect and advance laws, regulations, and corporate governance policies that benefit the internal audit profession, including engagement with policymakers on issues like AI, cryptocurrency, data privacy, stock exchanges, and cybersecurity.
IIA Student Membership
Free membership for students in North America and participating countries, offering exposure to the profession and networking opportunities.
Internal Audit Academic Alliance
A program that recognizes and endorses colleges and universities that introduce students to the internal audit profession and/or offer dedicated internal audit coursework, with five distinct tiers of recognition.
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
Certification focused on building foundational auditing skills and knowledge.
Internal Auditor Magazine
The IIA's member-benefit publication providing industry news, insights, and thought leadership.
Licensing Programs
Provides licenses for commercial use of IIA's copyrighted content and trademarks to ensure compliance, build credibility, and enhance products and services in the internal audit field.
The Internal Audit Foundation
Supports continuous growth for audit practitioners and promotes them as trusted advisors and thought leaders.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Internal Audit & GRC Certification 26 activities
    • Academic Alliance and Education Support
      Operates the Internal Audit Academic Alliance program, which includes over 170 colleges and universities, formally recognizes and endorses institutions offering internal audit education, and provides educational resources like textbooks to educators.
    • Administer professional certification programs
      Develops and administers four global certification exams, including the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), which serve as international benchmarks for the profession.
    • Conduct Industry Research
      Reinvests revenue to support and advance the internal audit profession worldwide, including through industry research.
    • Conducting Industry Research
      Reinvests revenue to support and advance the internal audit profession worldwide, including through industry research.
    • Deliver mentoring and leadership development programs
      Offers the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program to support career growth and leadership development for early-career internal auditors.
    • Develop and Administer Internal Audit Certifications
      Develops exam questions and offers professional certifications, including the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), which serve as global standards for internal auditors.
    • Developing and Administering Internal Audit Certifications
      Develops exam questions and offers professional certifications, including the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), to strengthen expertise and establish a global standard for internal auditors.
    • Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program
      Operates the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program to support the development of future internal auditors.
    • Maintain professional resource library
      Curates and maintains a comprehensive library of webinars, industry insights, guidance documents, and research to support ongoing learning and practice improvement for internal auditors.
    • Operate the Internal Audit Academic Alliance program
      Runs the Internal Audit Academic Alliance, a global program involving over 170 colleges and universities, to strengthen academic pathways into the internal audit profession.
    • Operating Career Development Programs
      Operates the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program and a Career Center that provides job openings, career advice, and tools for internal audit professionals.
    • Professional Certification and Development
      Offers professional certifications like Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), develops exam questions for these certifications, and provides resources and learning opportunities to strengthen internal auditors' expertise.
    • Provide Educational Resources for Educators
      Provides complimentary instructor e-copies of the "Internal Auditing: Assurance & Advisory Services, Sixth Edition" textbook, including supplemental instructor materials, to educators.
    • Provide Professional Development Resources and Networking
      Offers membership that provides tools, guidance, learning opportunities, and a global network of support to advance internal auditors' careers, including a library of resources and a Career Center with job openings and advice.
    • Providing Member Resources and Support
      Offers membership that provides tools, guidance, learning opportunities, and a global network of support to advance internal auditors' careers, including a library of resources such as webinars, industry insights, and research.
    • Providing Research and Industry Insights
      Conducts and disseminates industry research to advance the internal audit profession worldwide.
    • Recruiting and Developing Future Internal Auditors
      Reinvests revenue to support the recruitment and development of future internal auditors, offers free student membership in participating countries, and provides complimentary educational materials to educators.
    • Reinvest revenue to advance the internal audit profession
      Reinvests all revenue to support and advance the internal audit profession globally, funding standards development, advocacy, research, and talent development initiatives.
    • Set Global Internal Audit Standards
      Authors and curates the Global Internal Audit Standards™ and reinvests revenue to support global standards-setting activities for the internal audit profession.
    • Set global internal audit standards
      Authors and maintains the Global Internal Audit Standards™, serving as the foundational framework for internal audit practice worldwide.
    • Setting Global Internal Audit Standards
      Authors, curates, and makes available Global Internal Audit Standards™ to advance the internal audit profession worldwide.
    • Setting Global Internal Audit Standards
      Authors and curates the Global Internal Audit Standards™ and reinvests revenue to support global standards-setting activities for the internal audit profession worldwide.
    • Support Future Internal Auditors
      Reinvests revenue to support the recruitment and development of future internal auditors, operates the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program, and offers free student memberships in participating countries.
    • Support Internal Audit Education Programs
      Operates the Internal Audit Academic Alliance program, which includes over 170 colleges and universities worldwide, and formally recognizes and endorses institutions offering internal audit education at various levels, from dedicated modules to full degrees.
    • Support academic institutions in internal audit education
      Recognizes and supports universities through tiered designations—Centers for Internal Audit Excellence and Academic Affiliates—and provides free instructor resources, including textbooks and teaching materials, to promote internal audit education.
    • Supporting Academic Internal Audit Programs
      Operates the Internal Audit Academic Alliance program, which includes over 170 colleges and universities worldwide, and formally recognizes and endorses academic institutions that offer internal audit education at various levels of integration.
  • Professional Excellence Awards Administration 4 activities
    • Administer Awards Programs
      Administers The IIA Excellence Awards to recognize achievements within the internal audit community.
    • Administer global recognition and awards programs
      Recognizes excellence in the profession through The IIA Excellence Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions and achievements in internal auditing.
    • Internal Audit Excellence Awards
      Administers The IIA Excellence Awards to recognize achievements in the internal audit profession.
    • Recognizing Excellence in Internal Audit
      Administers The IIA Excellence Awards to recognize achievements within the internal audit profession.
  • Professional Regulation Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for the Internal Audit Profession
      Engages with elected officials, regulators, and policymakers in Canada and North America to advocate for the internal audit profession, and supports global institutes in similar advocacy efforts.
    • Advocate for the Internal Audit Profession
      Engages in advocacy by meeting with elected officials, regulators, and policymakers in various countries, including Canada and the United States, to advance the internal audit profession worldwide.
    • Advocating for the Internal Audit Profession
      Engages with elected officials, regulators, and policymakers in Canada and North America to advance the internal audit profession and supports 117 global institutes in their engagement with public policymakers and stakeholders.
    • Conduct advocacy with policymakers
      Engages in advocacy by meeting with elected officials, regulators, and policymakers in locations including Ottawa and Washington, DC, to influence policy and regulation affecting the internal audit profession.
  • Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Membership and Professional Support
      Represents over 260,000 members globally, offering tools, guidance, and a global network of support, including free student memberships, and operates a Career Center for job openings and career advice.
  • Member-Focused Job Board & Career Matching 1 activity
    • Operate career development and job placement services
      Provides a Career Center offering job listings, career advice, and professional development tools, along with free student memberships in North America and other participating regions.
  • Chapter Network Development & Support 1 activity
    • Represent and connect internal audit professionals globally
      Represents over 260,000 members across more than 140 chapters and 117 institutes in over 170 countries and territories, providing a global network for the profession.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Offer Licensed Resources
      Makes a license freely available to members and the internal audit community for use within their organizations.
    • Provide free licenses and resources to members
      Makes a license freely available to members and the broader internal audit community for use within their organizations, supporting consistent application of practices.
    • Support Global Chapters and Institutes
      Represents over 260,000 members across more than 140 chapters and 117 institutes in over 170 countries and territories, supporting these institutes in their engagement with public policymakers and profession stakeholders.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$65K91%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$89K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$91K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +52.3%
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Internal Audit Academic Alliance Partner — Comprises over 150 colleges and universities worldwide to support internal audit education.
  • Internal Audit Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Internal Audit Foundation for authoring research and educational products.
  • Internal Audit Foundation Partner — Established the Internal Audit Academic Alliance program with The IIA.
  • Internal Auditor magazine Partner — Collaborates with Internal Auditor magazine for publishing articles.
  • Louisiana State University Partner — Recognized as a "Center for Excellence" level partner in the Academic Alliance program.
  • The Internal Audit Foundation Partner — Exists to help audit current and future practitioners experience continuous growth and become respected advisors and thought leaders.
  • The Wendy’s Company Partner — Features an internal auditor from The Wendy's Company as an example of their profession.
  • UPS Partner — Features an internal auditor from UPS as an example of their profession.
  • University Duisburg-Essen Partner — Recognized as a "Center for Excellence" level partner in the Academic Alliance program.
  • University of Texas at Austin Partner — Recognized as a "Comprehensive Level" partner in the Academic Alliance program.
  • Westinghouse Electric Company Partner — Features an internal auditor from Westinghouse Electric Company as an example of their profession.