Promoting the Profession and Building Awareness

May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month

The IIA offers customizable tools, planning resources, and thought-provoking content to help advocate for and build awareness of the internal audit profession. Access our outstanding awareness toolkit, position papers, and thought leadership during May, International Internal Audit Awareness Month, and all year. Read more about those successes.

Building Awareness Awareness Month Toolkit

Access creative ideas, tips, and easy-to-use tools and templates to promote the value of internal audit!

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Remember to also promote the profession on your favorite social media channels. Check out our Facebook page to see photos of what others are doing to celebrate International Internal Audit Awareness Month, and join in the conversation on Twitter at #IIAMay.

2020 Building Awareness Champions

Congratulations to our 2020 Building Awareness Champions!

Rising to the challenges presented by a global pandemic, these Affiliates and Chapters promoted the internal audit profession beginning in May during International Internal Audit Awareness Month and continuing in the months following. Through a variety of virtual events and awareness campaigns designed to inform and engage, they shared their passion for internal auditing, raising awareness of the profession and helping stakeholders understand the value of internal audit in their organizations. Read more about those successes.

IIA–Guatemala
IIA–Haiti
IIA–Korea
IIA–Lebanon
IIA–Nicaragua
IIA–Palm Beach County Chapter
IIA–Panama
IIA–Paraguay
IIA–Philippines
IIA–Singapore
IIA–Sweden
IIA–Turkey
UAE IAA
IIA–Uganda
IIA–Uruguay
IIA–Vancouver Chapter
IIA–Venezuela

IIA–Argentina
IIA–Bahamas Chapter
IIA–Bangladesh
IIA–Belgium
IIA–Brazil
IIA–Calgary Chapter
IIA–Chile
IIA–Chinese Taiwan
IIA–Colombia
IIA–Costa Rica
IIA–Cyprus
IIA–Dominican Republic
IIA–Ecuador
IIA–El Salvador
IIA–Finland
FLAI
IIA–Greece

Promoting the Profession and Building Awareness Resources

Advocacy Resources

Position Papers

Share thought-provoking content to inform and educate stakeholders on issues of importance.

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Thought Leadership

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Informational Resources

20 Ideas for Getting the Word to Students About Internal Auditing
Adding Value Across the Board Brochure
This brochure addresses how internal auditing contributes to strong corporate governance.
All in a Day's Work Brochure
This brochure addresses the varied roles of internal auditors.
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.
Global Fact Sheet
Internal Audit Legislative and Regulatory Guidelines
US Fact Sheet
Value of Internal Auditing: Assurance, Insight, Objectivity
This PowerPoint presentation describes the value of internal auditing to stakeholders.

Actionable Resources

An Elected Official at Your Event
This document offers tips on how to get an elected official to attend your IIA event.
Awareness Month Poster
You can display this Awareness Month poster in your office during May to remind everyone to "Shout It Out!"
Building Internal Audit Awareness Poster
International Internal Audit Awareness Month banner image
This graphic serves as a reminder to celebrate International Internal Audit Awareness Month during May.
International Internal Audit Awareness Month Logo (Optimized for the Web)
This 750 pixel PNG image has been optimized for the web.
International Internal Audit Awareness Month Logo (Print Quality)
This 750 pixel JPG image is suitable for printing.
International Internal Audit Awareness Month Reminder Message
Media Relations Primer
This document provides guidance for working with the media and includes tips for establishing spokespersons, suggested topics to pitch to the media, tips for publicity, steps for making a media pitch, and additional guidance for spokespersons.
News Release Tips and Sample News Release Template
This document features tips on how to prepare a news release and includes a sample template for a news release.
Proclamation Guidelines and Procedures
This document outlines the recommended guidelines and procedures for requesting a proclamation.
Sample Lesson Plan
Sample Letter to the Editor
This is an example of an opinion editorial (op-ed) article that promotes internal auditing. It was published in a local newspaper in Orlando, Fla.
Stakeholders' Panel Discussion
This document includes steps for holding a stakeholder panel discussion during an IIA chapter meeting.
Suggested Wording for the Proclamation
This template offers suggested wording for a special proclamation recognizing May as International Internal Audit Awareness Month from your state governor, city major, head of state, or other well-known official.
Your Internal Audit Team
This PowerPoint presentation helps you explain to others in your organization what they can expect from your internal audit team.