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Internal Audit Awareness Month Is Around the Corner May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month, and The IIA encourages chapters and institutes around the world to begin planning for the month-long celebration to promote the profession to internal audit customers, executive management, boards of directors, and local business communities. IIA chapters and institutes can use the month of May to showcase the value of the internal audit activity in a wide variety of ways, including by:
Top IIA Leaders Convene in India for IIA’s Global Council
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local area business leaders with an overview of the ways internal auditing can support executive management in achieving organizational goals and objectives. Honoring Certified Internal Auditors (CIAs) in a special ceremony. Submitting a request for a proclamation from a local government official formally acknowledging International Internal Audit Awareness Month. Arranging a “lunch ‘n learn” session to promote internal auditing within the organization. Participating in a local college or university career night to promote internal auditing to students who may be unaware of the various opportunities available within the profession. Developing a relationship with the media to help spread the word about the value of internal auditing.
Over 135 delegates representing 53 IIA Institutes convened for The IIA’s annual Global Council in New Delhi, India, February 5–8 to discuss the direction of the internal audit profession and The IIA. In a series of discussion sessions facilitated by The IIA’s global executive officers and key headquarters staff, Institute leaders contributed their ideas and input to The IIA’s strategic plan and initiatives.
Visit www.theiia.org/theiia/about-the-profession/promoting-the-profession/ awareness-month for a list of tools and resources to help you plan your International Internal Audit Awareness Month activities, including a Planning Guide, which includes a sample proclamation/template, and a brochure and PowerPoint presentation that can help you educate internal audit stakeholders about the valuable services internal auditors can provide.
Upcoming: Top North American leaders will be meeting with incoming chapter leaders at Walt Disney World’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts for the 2012 Leadership Academy on April 22 - 24, 2012 for a 2.5 day training to educate them about the tools, resources, and tactics available for success.
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