Revised: October 2016 Page 1 of 25 Effective: January 2017 © 2016 The Institute of Internal Auditors INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF INTERNAL AUDITING (STANDARDS) Introdu ction to the Standards Internal auditing is conducted in diverse legal and cultural environments; for organizations that vary in purpose, size, complexity, and structure; and by persons within or outside the organization
While differences may affect the practice of internal auditing in each environment, conformance with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Au diting (Standards) is essential in meeting the responsibilities of internal auditors and the internal audit activity
The purpose of the Standards is to: 1
Guide adherence with the mandatory elements o