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Internal Audit Competency Framework

WHAT IT IS | WHO IT IS FOR | COMPETENCIES & CAREER LEVEL | PUT IT TO WORK

The IIA’s Internal Audit Competency Framework:
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Wherever you are in your internal audit career or whatever the knowledge and skills you seek, the Internal Audit Competency Framework© has a professional development plan that will work for you and your individual needs.

The expert practitioners at The IIA know that professional development isn’t a linear path, but a divergent process with many crossroads and switchbacks.

Reference the table below that clearly outlines the imperative intersections of the three distinct competency levels and four specific knowledge areas.

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	Professional Development Resources	Competency Level
	Professional Development Resources	General Awareness	Applied Knowledge	Expert
Professionalism	Training	Professionalism Competency Bundle	CIA Exam Preparation — Part 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing
	Certification	Certified Internal Auditor Internal Audit Practitioner	Certified Internal Auditor Certification in Risk Management Assurance	Certification in Risk Management Assurance Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership
	Professional Practices/Guidance	Code of Ethics Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Definition of Internal Auditing International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Mission of Internal Audit Model Internal Audit Activity Charter	Assisting Small Internal Audit Activities in Implementing the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Demonstrating the Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Implementation Guides for Code of Ethics Principles and Standards Independence and Objectivity	Creating an Internal Audit Competency Process for the Public Sector Talent Management
	Internal Audit Foundation	Internal Auditing: Uncover the Myths, Discover the Value IPPF	Internal Auditing: Assurance and Advisory Services, 4th Edition Sawyer’s Internal Auditing, 7th Edition	Sawyer’s Internal Auditing, 7th Edition The Politics of Internal Auditing
Performance	Training		CIA Exam Preparation — Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing
	Certification	Certified Internal Auditor Internal Audit Practitioner	Certified Internal Auditor Certification in Risk Management Assurance	Certification in Risk Management Assurance Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership
	Professional Practices/Guidance	Developing a Risk-based Internal Audit Plan Engagement Planning: Establishing Objectives and Scope	Assessing Organizational Governance in the Private Sector Assessing Organizational Governance in the Public Sector Assessing the Risk Management Process Engagement Planning: Assessing Fraud Risks	Auditing Executive Compensation and Benefits Business Continuity Management Developing the Internal Audit Strategic Plan Evaluating Ethics-related Programs and Activities
	Internal Audit Foundation	Internal Auditing: Assurance and Advisory Services, 4th Edition IPPF New Auditor’s Guide to Internal Auditing	Applying the IPPF, 4th Edition CIA Exam Practice Questions CRMA Study Bundle Team Leader’s Guide to Internal Audit Leadership Understanding and Auditing Corporate Culture	Applying the IPPF, 4th Edition Quality Assessment Manual Sawyer’s Internal Auditing, 7th Edition Team Leader’s Guide to Internal Audit Leadership
Environment	Training
	Certification	Certified Internal Auditor Internal Audit Practitioner	Certified Internal Auditor Certification in Risk Management Assurance	Certification in Risk Management Assurance Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership
	Professional Practices/Guidance	Foundations of Internal Auditing in Financial Services Firms IT Essentials for Internal Auditors Unique Aspects of Internal Auditing in the Public Sector	Auditing Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption Programs Auditing Culture Auditing Smart Devices Auditing Third-party Risk Management Information Technology Risk and Controls IT Change Management	Auditing IT Governance Auditing Privacy Risks Information Technology Outsourcing Management of IT Auditing
	Internal Audit Foundation	New Auditor’s Guide to Internal Auditing Data Analysis and Sampling Simplified Data Analytics: Elevating Internal Audit’s Value Internal Audit of the Future Practical Enterprise Risk Management	Sawyer’s Internal Auditing, 7th Edition Agile Auditing Data Analytics: A Road Map for Expanding Analytics Capabilities Guide to Risk Assessment, 2nd Edition Internal Audit of the Future Managing Risk in Uncertain Times Ready & Relevant	Sawyer’s Internal Auditing, 7th Edition Assessing and Managing Strategic Risks Ready & Relevant
Leadership & Communication	Training
	Certification	Certified Internal Auditor Internal Audit Practitioner	Certified Internal Auditor Certification in Risk Management Assurance	Certification in Risk Management Assurance Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership
	Professional Practices/Guidance	Formulating and Expressing Internal Audit Opinions	Audit Reports: Communicating Assurance Engagement Results Coordination and Reliance: Developing an Assurance Map	Chief Audit Executives – Appointment, Performance, Evaluation, and Termination Integrated Auditing Interaction with the Board Measuring Internal Audit Effectiveness and Efficiency Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
	Internal Audit Foundation	The Speed of Risk Wayfinding	Team Leader’s Guide to Internal Audit Leadership The Speed of Risk Trusted Advisors	Team Leader’s Guide to Internal Audit Leadership Trusted Advisors

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