GAIN Benchmarking Tool
Please Note: The 2017 Questionairre is now open!
What Do You GAIN From the Benchmarking Tool?
Want to know how your internal audit department measures up? The Global Audit Information Network® (GAIN) Benchmarking Tool allows you to benchmark your internal audit department easily, affordably, and transparently. It lets you compare your audit department's size, experience, and other metrics against the averages of similar organizations in peer groups that YOU choose. Metrics include:
- Organizational statistics.
- Department staffing and costs.
- Oversight including audit committee information.
- Operational measures including audit lifecycles.
- Performance measures.
- Risk assessment and audit planning information.
No matter what your benchmarking needs are, the GAIN Benchmarking Tool has you covered. With participants in17 industries, 126 sub-industries and 44 countries, the GAIN Benchmarking Tool will help you unlock real answers to organizational questions.
GAIN Pricing (excluding Service Providers)
With participation in the questionnaire and with one of the following relationships, you will receive a GAIN report as a PDF:
*Excludes for-profit entities.
Service Provider Use of GAIN Data and Pricing
The GAIN benchmarking program is a significant opportunity for organizations to maintain or develop their competitive edge in the marketplace. We also urge service providers to encourage their clients to participate in the GAIN program. Find out more about service provider use of GAIN data.
Accessing the System
Please review the information and instructions below to prepare for taking the survey.
The GAIN Benchmarking Tool is housed in a separate web-based environment. By clicking on the link below, you will be directed to log into the system to access the current benchmarking questionnaire. If you have not previously created a profile/account within the GAIN system, you will be prompted to do so.
Log into the GAIN Benchmarking System
GAIN Questionnaire Completion and Reporting
The Benchmarking Tool takes time, planning, and commitment. We suggest that you print the following document to help you in completing the questionnaire and using the system:
General Instructions
Once you access and complete the questionnaire, your data will be submitted and validated. From your answers and those of your data group, a unique report that reflects your organization will be generated.
Sample Benchmarking Report
Benchmarking System Questionnaire
A variety of industries and sub-industries are represented within GAIN. The participating industries are outlined below.
Detailed List of Sub-industries and Groups
| Aerospace and defense |
Healthcare |
| Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries |
Manufacturing |
| Chemical and drug |
Real estate |
| Communications and telecommunications |
Services |
| Engineering and construction |
Technology |
| Education |
Transportation |
| Energy, oil, gas, and mining |
Utilities |
| Financial services, banking, and insurance |
Wholesale/Retail |
| Government |
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Contact Us
If you have additional questions about GAIN, please contact GAIN@theiia.org or at +1-407-937-1415.