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Welcome to the Institute of Internal Auditors New Zealand, the professional body for internal auditing
At IIA NZ, we celebrate Global Internal Audit Awareness Month in May. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase both yourself and the Internal Audit profession. Let’s use this month to raise awareness, educate others, and highlight the value that Internal Auditors bring to organisations. Together, let’s make this a memorable month for the Internal Audit profession!
Many professions enjoy an inherently universal understanding of their value. Most people understand the role of a doctor, for example, so a campaign designed to build awareness of what doctors do is generally not necessary. Unfortunately, this may not be true for the internal audit profession. In fact, even internal auditors' close friends and family don't understand exactly what an internal auditor does.
The aim of Internal Audit Awareness Month is not only to dispel misperceptions of the profession, but also to enhance the business community's knowledge of the essential role internal auditing plays in strong organisational governance, internal control, and effective risk management. When management and boards of directors come to fully appreciate the value of internal auditing, they ensure the internal audit activity is adequately sourced and effectively utilised. Similarly, as the general public becomes more familiar with what internal auditors do, the number of individuals who consider it a viable career option rises, fueling the profession with greater talent.
As an internal audit professional, you play an important role in raising awareness and elevating the profession. Whether you are new to the field, part of an extensive audit team, or the sole practitioner at your organisation, there's something you can do to elevate the profession.
Awareness Month ToolkitAccess creative ideas, tips, and easy-to-use tools and templates to promote the value of internal audit! The 2025 Toolkit will launched a month prior to May 2025. |
Awareness Month EventsPlease see the events calendar for events happening in May 2025. |
Promoting the Profession and Building Awareness Resources
Position PapersPosition Papers assist a wide range of interested parties but are primarily designed to inform and educate internal audit stakeholders on issues of importance to The IIA and the profession. Their focus is generally related to significant governance, risk, or control issues, and delineating the associated roles and responsibilities of internal auditing. |
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Thought LeadershipGet a complimentary subscription to Tone at the Top; a bimonthly newsletter covering all governance-related topics. |
Factsheet: Internal Audit Benefits
Thank you to IIA-Australia for generously sharing resources for members.
Adding Value Across the Board Brochure
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All in a Day's Work Brochure
This brochure addresses the varied roles of internal auditors. |
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Getting to Know Internal Auditing
This PowerPoint presentation provides and overview of the internal audit profession. It compares internal audits to financial statement audits and identifies internal audit stakeholders, ideal reporting relationships, and more. |
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Value of Internal Auditing: Assurance, Insight, Objectivity This PowerPoint presentation describes the value of internal auditing to stakeholders. |
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Global Advocacy Platform
This brochure explains The IIA's key messages and can be used to help internal audit advocates communicate those messages consistently around the world. |
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Further resources are available on the IIA Global 'Promote the Profession' page.