Benefits of Membership
Membership means more at The IIA

IIA members are entitled to free or specially priced guidance, training, and services. Many of the valuable opportunities available to IIA members are listed below.

Advocacy

• Guidance and resources are available to members to advocate their role with key stakeholders.
• The IIA advocates internal auditing by building relationships with governments, regulators, oversight bodies, and professional associations whose decisions often affect internal auditing, as well as governance, risk management, and control as a whole.
• The IIA maintains a presence in Washington, DC to advocate the profession.

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Certification

• Five different certification designations allowing you to demonstrate your proficiencies and set you apart from your peers — Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®), Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®), Certified Financial Services Auditor® (CFSA®), Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance™ (CRMA™).
• Special pricing on certification exam parts and registration.
• Members save on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) reporting fees.
• Exclusive pricing on certification study materials provided through The IIA Research Foundation Bookstore and the CIA Learning System.

   

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• Gain instant access to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Enjoy complimentary downloads of the IPPF — Standards, Code of Ethics, Practice Advisories, Practice Guides, and Position Papers.
• Access supplemental guidance covering specific industries. 

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Knowledge

• The award-winning Internal Auditor magazine provides a global perspective on the latest news affecting the profession, both in print and online with a mobile app.
• A wide variety of newsletter publications provide up-to-date news and information about various sectors of the internal audit profession. Your Career Compass is The IIA’s newest publication to support our members’ internal audit career growth with the latest knowledge, tools, and resources available. Members receive four print issues per year, and a monthly eNewsletter with tips and guidance on training, education, and knowledge sharing focused on specific topics and issues.
• IIA Connections is The IIA's bi-weekly member e-newsletter. It highlights the latest internal audit guidance, issues, professional development opportunities, training events, and other news and information important to internal audit professionals. Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) receive a special CAE-only version of the newsletter with information and events for audit leaders only.
• Blogs and other social media channels such as LinkedIn (under The IIA Group), Facebook, and Twitter keep you apprised of what is happening with The IIA and the profession on a daily basis.
• The IIA Research Foundation provides leading research through white papers, reports, and books focused solely on the profession, offering insight, trends, and leading practices.
• Surveys conducted by The IIA also expand our collective knowledge of the profession and are distributed through various channels – for example, the Global Audit Information Network (GAIN) Annual Benchmarking Study.
• Access videos related to the profession on AuditChannel.tv.
• IIA SmartBrief​ provides a snapshot of market news and issues affecting internal auditors and their stakeholders from leading global news sources.​

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Networking

• The IIA gives you access to a global community of more than 180,000 practitioners in 190 countries.
• Take full advantage of networking opportunities with other IIA members at chapter events and meetings.
• IIA conferences provide immeasurable ways to connect with members. The General Audit Management Conference, regional conferences, and International Conference provide ways for every internal audit practitioner to learn and connect with others in the profession.
• Network with thousands of practitioners around the globe through social media channels such as LinkedIn (under The IIA Group), Facebook, and Twitter.

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Partner Savings

• Members get exclusive savings on professional and personal services from IIA partners such as Geico Auto Insurance, Budget Rent-a-Car, Red Roof Inn, Office Depot, and others
• Additional seasonal promotional offerings are provided to members from IIA partners throughout the year. 

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Training

• Members-only rates on conferences and seminars, as well as executive development through Vision University, can save you hundreds of dollars.
• Exclusive monthly Members-only Webinars are part of your core membership benefits and provide you with CPE opportunities without ever leaving your desk or paying additional fees.
• Members-only rates for other specialty webinars and self-study courses provide easy access to advance your knowledge from the convenience of your own desktop.

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Get Involved

• Take an active part in your local chapter by serving as a volunteer leader.
• Lend your expertise by speaking at conferences, writing articles, contributing to research, teaching other professionals at an IIA seminar, or developing courses.
• Earn recognition for your commitment and achievement through local, national, and global awards programs. 
• Leverage your personal and professional skills by serving on a committee.
• Write an exam question for one of The IIA's certification exams and earn CPE credit at the same time.
• Help support education and promote high-level ethics in our future business colleagues and leaders through involvement with Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, an IIA partner.

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