Upholding professional standards
All members are required to abide by the IIA’s Code of Ethics. The IIA has adopted disciplinary procedures which will be followed where a member of the IIA is alleged to have committed an act in violation of the Code of Ethics or the IIA’s Articles of Association.
A code of ethics is necessary and appropriate for the profession of internal auditing, founded as it is on the trust placed in its objective assurance about risk management, control, and governance. The purpose of the Institute's Code of Ethics is to promote an ethical culture in the profession of internal auditing. The Code comprises Principles that are relevant to the profession and practice of internal auditing and Rules of Conduct that describe behavioural norms expected of internal auditors.
The Code of Ethics applies to both individuals and entities that provide internal auditing services. A Disciplinary Committee of the Institute is responsible for receiving, interpreting and investigating any allegations of breaches of the Code of Ethics and for making recommendations to Council on any action to be taken. Any member may be censured or suspended or expelled from membership for cause as provided by the disciplinary procedures laid down by the Council.
Members’ Code of Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (applies from 1 April 2012)
All members of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) are bound by the Code of Professional Conduct which includes the Code of Ethics and an additional requirement to behave professionally. All terms are explained in the document. Where members’ behaviour falls short of these standards then another individual may make a complaint to the IIA, making it clear in what respect the member has been thought to have breached the Code of Professional Conduct. All complaints about members will be processed in accordance with the disciplinary procedures.
Professional Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures
Complaints
If you wish to make a complaint against an Institute member, you should do so, in writing to the Company Secretary. Your complaint will be acknowledged within five working days and dealt with in accordance with our disciplinary procedures. Please contact:
The Company Secretary
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors
13 Abbeville Mews
88 Clapham Park Road
London
SW4 7BX
T +44 (0) 20 7498 0101
F +44 (0) 20 7978 2492
E secretary@iia.org.uk