Internal audit research and reports
Explore forward-looking research and practical thought leadership from the Internal Audit Foundation and The IIA, including Vision 2035, Global Best Practices, and benchmarking from the Pulse of Internal Audit. These resources combine data-driven analysis with expert perspectives to help internal audit practitioners anticipate emerging risks, strengthen governance, and support organizational resilience.
Insights Shaping the Future of Internal Audit
The Internal Audit Foundation and The IIA produce research, reports, and thought leadership that draw on deep expertise and analytical insight. The content delivers timely, forward-looking perspectives designed to advance and empower the internal audit profession.
Research from the Internal Audit Foundation
Internal Audit: Vision 2035
The Internal Audit Foundation has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative called, Internal Audit: Vision 2035 – Creating Our Future Together. This project is designed to envision the future state of the Internal Audit profession and chart the steps necessary to make that future a reality.
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Risk in Focus
Risk in Focus is your source for the most current information about today’s risk landscape. Based on survey responses and roundtables from thousands of CAEs and directors worldwide, this data-driven report reveals the world’s highest risks and internal audit’s response.
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North American Pulse of Internal Audit
Discover key benchmarking trends for budget, staff, and audit plans, based on nearly two decades of research. Pulse reports now also feature dedicated industry analysis for the public sector, financial services, manufacturing, education, and health care.
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Cutting-Edge Internal Audit Research
As a vital cornerstone of the Internal Audit Foundation, research remains an essential element of our offerings since our inception in 1976. The Foundation has delivered more than 250 research reports covering the full spectrum of issues facing the profession.
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Global Best Practices
The IIA’s Global Best Practices offers thought leadership on the critical issues internal auditors face today. Covering a range of topics from cybersecurity and geopolitics to AI and organizational resilience, these concise papers are packed with practical use cases, expert advice, and valuable resources.
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Tone at the Top
Download the latest issue, share it with your organization’s board, audit committee, and senior management, and learn all the ways internal audit is well suited to support the governing body and management.
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Global Knowledge Briefs & IIA Bulletins
Global Knowledge content provides internal audit insight and direction on key global issues.
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Global Perspectives and Insights
Global Perspectives and Insights provides thought leadership that is powerful, relevant, topical, and responsive to geopolitical and economic influences. This series addresses key issues, with perspectives that resonate globally.
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