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Internal audit is a dynamic profession that provides independent assurance that an organisation's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively Essentially, Internal Auditors help organisations to succeed.

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Professional Development

IIA NZ is committed to supporting members to continually improve their technical knowledge and skills, and learn more about the wider professional and national contexts for their work.

Education

IIA NZ is committed to supporting members to continually improve their technical knowledge and skills, and learn more about the wider professional and national contexts for their work.

IIA NZ also provides members with access to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Certified Internal Auditor certification (CIA), and a Code of Ethics. These are important elements that underline professionalism and commitment to quality.

IIA NZ has a wide range of learning opportunities to enhance members' careers and add value to their organisations. We will be offering:

  • core courses for the new internal auditor
  • intermediate level courses for the practicing internal auditor
  • specialist topics, such as risk management in action, IT auditing, identifying fraud, audit report writing, quality assurance review
  • effective strategic influencing for Heads of Internal Audit.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Activities

Ongoing Continuing Professional Education is critical to your professional development and technical knowledge.
CPE is mandatory for holders of IIA Certification. CPE hours are reported on an annual basis.

Login to keep a running tally of your CPE.

Annual Education Day

Education Day is an annual hybrid event held in May, as part of Global IA Awareness Month, and takes place in either Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch.

Education Day is one full day divided up into sessions for hands-on, targeted learning. Internal audit practitioners are empowered in the maintenance of technical applications, awareness of best practice advisories and due diligence.

Employers and consultants alike acknowledge the value this professional development day brings to their organisation in achieving its annual team development goals.

For detailed information about our upcoming Education Day, please consult our Events Calendar. Registrations typically open two months prior to the event. We encourage you to register early to secure your place at Education Day.

Special Interest Group Forums

IIA NZ encourages and supports the formation and development of special interest groups which support the practice needs of our members' work and areas of interest.

IIA NZ members may attend any of the following special interest groups free by registering on the events page.

AML/CFT (AML) Specialist Interest Group: (on hold)
Audit of the AML/CFT Risk Assessment and Programme must be undertaken every 2 years by "an independent appropriately qualified person'. This group is for AML auditors, AML/CFT Compliance officers and similar professionals who work in the AML area. This group meets regularly to share experiences, exchange and collaborate. It provides feedback to the IIA on how it can assist AML specialist with their CPD, careers, and when required liaison and discussion with regulators. It co-ordinates the feedback for members on AML regulatory consultation.
Members are welcome to attend free of charge and visitors may attend by member invitation.

Small Practitioner Interest Group - Wellington or Hybrid: This group provides a forum where members who are not part of a larger team discuss issues and challenges they face. The group meets for discussion four times a year, and this is followed by social networking.

Data Intelligence Special Interest Group - Wellington (on hold)
Data Intelligence as a business resource and behaviour is growing. This group gather regularly to share round the table experiences, to auditors and similar professionals who deliver in their roles using data intelligence. Members are welcome to attend free of charge and visitors may attend by member invitation.

Public Sector Interest Group (PSAF) - Hybrid: A place for our large cohort of members working in the public sector to share, exchange and collaborate on topics of common interest. This group meet approximately once or twice a year.

Emerging Auditor Special Interest Group - Hybrid: This group recognises the evolving learning needs of practitioners within the one to six year career space, and delivers in-depth topical group discussions for member development. This EA SIG is part of the IIA NZ Training Programme 2024 in partnership with Massey University.

Waikato Special Interest Group - Waikato, Upper Taranaki, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne: Offering localised networking, professional development and collegial support to Institute members. Additionally, group members will encourage and promote members to similar professionals within the territory and extend invitations for knowledge sharing across sectors.

Manawatu Special Interest Group - Wanganui, Feilding, Palmerston North and Horowhenua (on hold): Meets twice a year to promote professional cohesion among members across a large geographical area in smaller practices and encourage knowledge sharing and practice, etiquette, standards and best practice. Find out more Visit the Events calendar for details of events. To contact group conveners, talk to IIA NZ staff.

Christchurch Special Interest Group: The group meets approximately bi-monthly in Christchurch to foster professional cohesion among members. During these gatherings, members engage in knowledge sharing, discuss best practices, standards, and etiquette. Some of these events are conducted in collaboration with other key stakeholder organizations. For further information, please visit the Events calendar for details on upcoming events.


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