The North Central Florida Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves Gainesville and Ocala, Florida. The Chapter has over 60 members.
NCFIIA 2023-2024 Annual Report
NCFIIA 2022-2023 Annual Report
NCFIIA 2021-2022 Annual Report
ATTENTION STUDENTS!! As of August 1, 2022 IIA Student Membership is free of charge for eligible students. Part-time students must be actively enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits. We encourage students to join the IIA North Central Florida Chapter. To apply for a free student membership, please review the Student Program Membership Guide and register for an IIA account and then complete the online membership application. Current student members may renew their membership here: https://myiia.theiia.org/Student/Index
The North Central Florida Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors serves internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance, fraud, and cybersecurity professionals throughout North Central Florida and surrounding communities. Our mission is to advance the internal auditing profession by providing high-quality professional development, meaningful networking opportunities, leadership development, student outreach, certification support, and advocacy for the profession. The chapter brings together professionals from healthcare, higher education, government, financial services, manufacturing, technology, and other industries to exchange ideas, share experiences, and strengthen the profession.
Whether you are a Chief Audit Executive, an experienced practitioner, a new auditor, a student exploring career opportunities, or a professional working in risk or compliance, we invite you to engage with our chapter and become part of a vibrant professional community.
The North Central Florida Chapter supports professional growth and the advancement of internal auditing through a variety of educational, networking, and outreach activities, including:
Our goal is to create an environment where professionals can learn, connect, lead, and contribute to the continued advancement of the profession. Follow us on LinkedIn.
The 2026 IIA Advocacy Key recognizes U.S. chapters that have strengthened the internal audit profession through direct grassroots advocacy. This badge honors the chapter’s critical support of IIA Advocacy in advancing robust and coordinated engagement with key U.S. policymakers.
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North Central Florida IIA Chapter members may access scholarship information, application resources and forms, and requirements and deadlines. In addition, chapter members can access awards information.
Welcome to the North Central Florida Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors
I’m excited to welcome you to the North Central Florida Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors.
Internal auditing continues to evolve as the organizations we serve face increasingly complex risks - from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to fraud, regulatory change, governance, and organizational resilience. None of us has all the answers, and that’s one of the reasons our professional community matters so much. We learn from each other, share what is working, and help one another navigate what’s next.
As a chapter, our goal is simple: to create opportunities for our members to learn, connect, grow, and contribute to the profession.
Throughout the year, we’ll offer educational programs, networking opportunities, professional development, certification support, student outreach, and other opportunities to get involved. We also want to continue creating spaces where internal auditors can have real conversations about the challenges we face, not just hear another presentation and go home.
One of the things I value most about our chapter is the people who make it up. We come from different industries, organizations, and levels of experience, but we share a commitment to doing our work with integrity, objectivity, and a desire to continually improve.
Whether you’ve been a member for years or are just getting started, I encourage you to get involved in whatever way works for you. Attend an event. Bring a colleague. Volunteer for a committee. Help us support students entering the profession. Share something you’ve learned. Or simply introduce yourself and meet someone new.
You never know which conversation, connection, or experience might make a difference in your career - or in someone else’s.
Thank you for being part of the North Central Florida Chapter. I’m looking forward to a year of learning, growing, and building our profession together.
Rachel McCarthy, CIA
President
IIA North Central Florida Chapter
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