Internal Audit

The office of Internal Audit is now located in Eason G22A & G22B 

What is internal auditing?

The Institute of Internal Auditors defines internal auditing in this way:

"Internal auditing is an independent appraisal function established within an organization to examine and evaluate its activities as a service to the organization. The objective of internal auditing is to assist members of the organization in the effective discharge of their responsibilities. To this end, internal auditing furnishes them with analysis, appraisals, recommendations, counsel, and information concerning the activities reviewed." 

Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

The Core Principles, taken as a whole, articulate internal audit effectiveness. For an internal audit function to be considered effective, all Principles should be present and operating effectively. How an internal auditor, as well as an internal audit activity, demonstrates achievement of the Core Principles may be quite different from organization to organization, but failure to achieve any of the Principles would imply that an internal audit activity was not as effective as it could be in achieving internal audit’s mission (see Mission of Internal Audit).

• Demonstrates integrity.
• Demonstrates competence and due professional care.
• Is objective and free from undue influence (independent).
• Aligns with the strategies, objectives, and risks of the organization.
• Is appropriately positioned and adequately resourced.
• Demonstrates quality and continuous improvement.
• Communicates effectively.
• Provides risk-based assurance.
• Is insightful, proactive, and future-focused.
• Promotes organizational improvement.

Mission of Internal Audit

The Mission of Internal Audit articulates what internal audit aspires to accomplish within an organization. Its place in the New IPPF is deliberate, demonstrating how practitioners should leverage the entire framework to facilitate their ability to achieve the Mission.

To enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.

*See Mission of Internal Audit*