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IIA Volunteers — Committees

International Committees

The primary function of IIA committees is to develop and implement programs to achieve the goals and objectives of The Institute and to provide advice and counsel to the headquarters staff. Terms are usually for three years, with one-third of the members' terms expiring each year.
IIA Boards and Committees Overview
  •   Academic Relations Committee

    Mission: To forge relationships among academics, students, practitioners, administrators, and others for the primary purpose of promoting the role of internal auditing and internal auditing education within college/university curricula globally.

    Composition: 15-20 individuals representing both academe and practitioners.

    Rudrik du Bruyn

    Committee Chairman
    Rudrik du Bruyn, CIA
    Senior Lecturer
    University of Pretoria

  •   Audit Committee

    ​Mission: To provide assistance to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors in fulfillment of their oversight responsibilities for The Institute's financial reporting process, system of internal control and the audit process; to recommend a firm of certified public accountants to audit and report upon the financial statements of The Institute for each fiscal year; to oversee The Institute's Internal Audit program; and to provide oversight of practices designed to ensure compliance with legal, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

    Composition: Three to five members selected from the Board of Directors by the Chairman of the Board.

    Michael F. Pryal

    Committee Chairman
    Michael F. Pryal, CIA
    VP Internal Audit
    Federal Signal Corporation

  •   Committee of Research and Education Advisors

    ​Mission: To provide the internal audit profession with the information needed to anticipate, and react to, important external and internal factors that could have a material impact on the practice of internal auditing.

    Composition: Twenty to 30 individuals representing a cross-section of IIA membership.

    Jacqueline K. Wagner

    Committee Chairman
    Jacqueline K. Wagner, CIA
    EY

  •   Environmental Health and Safety Certification Advisory Committee

    Mission: To serve in an advisory capacity to the Professional Certification Board (PCB) and Exam Development Committee (EDC) as subject matter experts for the advancement of the Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) and Certified Process Safety Auditor (CPSA) certification programs.

    Composition: CPEA and or CPSA designation holders that reflect the diverse global perspective of the EHS Profession. Up to nine members allowing for one member with neither the CPEA nor CPSA designation.

    Joseph B. Cotier

    Committee Chairman
    Joseph B. Cotier, CPEA
    Director
    Elm Consulting Group International

  •   Exam Development Committee

    ​Mission: To ensure that the content of The IIA’s certification exams is continuously aligned with and reflects the current global practice of internal auditing, including the International Professional Practices Framework.

    Composition: All members must have Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certifications; two or more designations preferred.

    W. Charles Johnson, Jr.

    Committee Chairman
    W. Charles Johnson, Jr., CIA, QIAL, CFSA, CGAP, CRMA
    General Auditor
    Lower Colorado River Authority

  •   Executive Committee

    ​Mission: Assists the Board of Directors in the fulfillment of its responsibilities for overseeing the affairs of The Institute.

    Composition: Chairman of the Board, Senior Vice Chairman of the Board, five Vice Chairmen, Secretary, two Past Chairmen and other such members as may be appointed by the Board of Directors from the members of the Board.

    J. Michael Peppers

    Committee Chairman
    J. Michael Peppers, CIA, QIAL, CRMA
    Chief Audit Executive
    University of Texas System

  •   Finance Committee

    ​Mission: To review the internal reporting of the budget and financial policies and procedures of The Institute; to ensure that the reporting of revenue and expenses of operations and assets and liabilities of the organization are based on acceptable accounting practices; and to provide necessary and timely information for decision-making.

    Composition: Five to eight members from the Board of Directors and the Internal Audit Foundation.

    J. Michael Joyce Jr.

    Committee Chairman
    J. Michael Joyce Jr., CIA, CRMA
    Vice President, Chief Auditor & Compliance Officer
    Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

  •   Financial Services Guidance Committee

    Mission: To strategically direct the development of IPPF guidance in support of financial services auditors globally by identifying, prioritizing, commissioning and ultimately approving topical guidance specifically geared to the financial services sector.

    Composition: Members representing a cross-section of the financial services industry, with a particular weight given to banking. CIA/CFSA strongly preferred. CAE or Director with at least 10 years of internal audit experience at a supervisory level required.

    Mark Carawan

    Committee Chairman
    Mark Carawan, CIA, QIAL
    Chief Auditor
    Citi Group

  •   Global Advocacy Committee

    ​Mission: To provide guidance to The IIA in the implementation of its global advocacy strategy, supporting The IIA’s vision to advocate and promote the value of internal auditing.

    Composition: Members chosen for their strategic focus and wide range of contacts in both government and private sectors.

    John Bendermacher

    Committee Chairman
    John Bendermacher, CIA
    Chief Audit Executive, Director of Group Audit
    ABN AMRO

  •   Global Professional Development Committee

    ​Mission: The Global Professional Development Committee (GPDC) will promote and enhance the global development of high-performing internal audit professionals, indispensable to their organizations.

    Composition: GPDC will consist of internal audit, academic, and other professionals representing a cross-section of the global membership. The number of committee members and mix of capabilities will be determined based on the strategic and operational needs of the committee.

    Harold Silverman

    Committee Chairman
    Harold Silverman, CIA, QIAL, CRMA
    VP Internal Audit
    The Wendy’s Company

  •   Guidance Development Committee

    ​Mission: To strategically direct the development of general IPPF guidance in support of internal auditors globally (exclusive of financial services, public sector and information technology guidance), by identifying, prioritizing, commissioning, and ultimately approving guidance specifically geared to the unique needs of auditors servicing the public sector.

    Composition: Members with a broad range of expertise and experience that is globally diverse and representing a cross-section of industry sectors. CIA strongly preferred. CAE or Director with at least 10 years of internal audit experience at a supervisory level required.

    Glenn Ho

    Committee Chairman
    Glenn Ho, CIA, CRMA
    Director
    KPMG South Africa

  •   Information Technology (IT) Guidance Committee

    ​Mission: To strategically direct the development of information technology-related IPPF guidance by identifying, prioritizing, commissioning, and ultimate approving guidance specifically addressing information technology-related matters.

    Composition: Members with a detailed understanding of information technology representing a cross-section of industries. CIA strongly preferred. IT Audit Director or IT Audit Supervisor with at least 10 years of internal audit experience at a supervisory level required.

    Himi Tina Kim

    Committee Chairman
    Himi Tina Kim, CIA, CGAP, CRMA
    Deputy Comptroller for State Accountability
    New York State Office of the State Comptroller

  •   Institute Relations Committee

    ​Mission: To promote and facilitate the development and maintenance of a global strategy that fosters good communication, collaboration and cooperation among The IIA and all Institutes. To oversee Institute relations including the formation, development and expansion of IIA Institutes.

    Composition: At least 15 members as needed to ensure a balanced committee with global expertise and representation from all areas of the world.

    Shirley Machaba

    Committee Chairman
    Shirley Machaba, CCSA, CRMA
    Partner/Director
    PricewaterhouseCoopers South Africa

  •   Internal Audit Foundation Board of Trustees

    ​Mission: To expand knowledge and understanding of internal auditing by providing relevant research and educational products to advance the profession globally.

    Composition: Eighteen to 25 individuals, usually chief audit executives or directors of internal auditing from diverse industries, senior governmental auditors, and professors in internal auditing.

    Michael J. Fucilli

    President, Internal Audit Foundation
    Michael J. Fucilli, CIA, QIAL, CGAP, CRMA
    Auditor General
    Metropolitan Transportation Authority

  •   International Internal Audit Standards Board

    ​Mission: To develop, issue, maintain, and promote the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) on a worldwide basis.

    Composition: Minimum of 14 members, all of whom must have Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certifications.

    Paul J. Sobel

    Committee Chairman
    Paul J. Sobel, CIA, QIAL, CRMA
    Vice President/Chief Audit Executive
    Georgia-Pacific LLC

  •   Professional Certifications Board

    ​Mission: To govern and promote The IIA’s global certification programs that are recognized as the global benchmark for the profession.

    Composition: Minimum of nine members, all of whom must have Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certifications.

    Gerald D. Cox

    Committee Chairman
    Gerald D. Cox, CIA, QIAL, CRMA, CMIIA
    Chief Executive
    South West Audit Partnership Ltd.

  •   Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee

    Mission: To promote an understanding of, and to identify ways to promote the importance of, the professional responsibilities of practicing internal auditors, certificate holders and certificate candidates, to include adherence with the Code of Ethics and conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

    Composition: Members representing a broad range of experience at senor levels of an internal audit function. CIA required.

    Sally Anne Pitt

    Committee Chairman
    Sally Anne Pitt, CIA, CGAP
    Managing Partner
    Pitt Group Pty Ltd

  •   Public Sector Guidance Committee

    ​Mission: To strategically direct the development of IPPF guidance in support of public sector auditors globally by identifying, prioritizing, commissioning, and ultimately approving guidance specifically geared to the unique needs of auditors servicing the public sector.

    Composition: Members representing a cross-section of local, state/ provincial and national government activities. CIA/CGAP strongly preferred.  CAE or Director with at least 10 years of internal audit experience at a supervisory level required.

    Stephen James Horne

    Committee Chairman
    Stephen James Horne, CIA, CGAP, CRMA
    Principal
    Checks, Balances & Integrity
 
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