In your candidate forum you mention The IIA on many occasions. Aside from the fact that this organization administers the CIA Exam, I have little knowledge of its history and functions. Could you give me more information about The IIA?
The IIA was organized in 1941 to develop the professional status of internal auditing. The organization originally established its headquarters in New York City. In 1972, The IIA moved its operations southward to Altamonte Springs, a town that resides five miles north of Orlando, Florida.
The IIA boasts a staff of over 100 individuals who plan and develop internal auditing strategies around an annual budget of approximately $17 million. Presently, over 40,000 individuals have attained the Institute of Internal Auditors’ CIA designation.
The IIA owns chapters in more than 200 metropolitan areas and possesses numerous affiliated national institutes around the world. Through regular meetings, seminars and conferences, the chapters encourage members to network with peers, develop professional contacts and stay informed about current issues and practices in internal auditing.
The IIA’s primary mission is to maintain its prestigious status as the primary international professional association dedicated to the development of the practice of internal auditing.