Tuesday, April 9 2013 16:41
Institute of Internal Auditors to be opened in Armenia
Arminfo. The International "Institute of Internal Auditors" (IIA) has been presented in Armenia (IIA-Armenia). As press-service of IIA-Armenia reported. there are more than 175 thsd members in IIA in 165 countries of the world and has representations in more than 105 countries, including Armenia.
The purpose of IIA-Armenia is to develop internal audit in Armenia as well as to assist when rendering services in line with international standards of the internal audit.
Members of IIA=Armenia have been given an opportunity to use all the services offered by the organization, including the access to the materials placed at www.theiia.org, the discount when purchasing IIA publications as well as participation in conferences, training courses and qualification exams.
To note, as of 1 January 2013, there were more than 25 audit companies in Armenia and more than 250 private auditors. The following big international audit companies have been functioning in Armenia: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst&Young, KPMG, Grand Thornton, London Business Group, Baker Tilly Int.
Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Florida, USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.
Globally, The IIA has more than 175,000 members. The mission of the Institute of Internal Auditors is to provide dynamic leadership for the global profession of internal auditing. Activities in support of this mission will include, but will not be limited to: Advocating and promoting the value internal audit professionals add to their organizations; providing comprehensive professional educational and development opportunities, standards and other professional practice guidance, and certification programs; researching, disseminating, and promoting knowledge concerning internal auditing and its appropriate role in control, risk management, and governance to practitioners and stakeholders; educating practitioners and other relevant audiences on best practices in internal auditing; bringing together internal auditors from all countries to share information and experiences.
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