Internal audit is an exciting and fast-growing profession, and one that offers new graduates a remarkably varied career. Check out what some of our members think here.

Internal auditors work in organisations across all business sectors. Because of their unique role, they experience every part of the organisation – from corporate communications to human resources. Find out more about what internal audit is here.

The profile of their role has increased enormously in recent years. Qualified internal auditors are in high demand, which is why so many graduates are joining the profession. Find out more about our professional qualifications here.

Internal auditors have a very varied workload. There are usually extensive opportunities to travel domestically and overseas. It is a great profession for people who enjoy doing new things, want to work with other people and don’t like being chained to a desk.

Fiona Warren - Internal Auditor, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
"I was drawn into Internal Audit because of its wide remit and it was clear that this was not just a career focussing on the financial side of an organisation i.e. the financial systems, risks and controls, but about the wider and current issues faced by an organisation. As I work within the NHS this could be anything from the NHS organisations reaction and compliance to new published guidance in relation to Safeguarding Children, Emergency Planning and Pandemic Flu (both of which are highly topical at present) and also their preparation and demonstration of annual compliance against national standards.
 
"I was interested in being able to directly contribute to the assessment of many internal systems, and seeing improvements in quality and performance as direct results of my work."
In this section you will discover more about the exciting possibilities which lay ahead of you in a career in internal audit as well as essential advice, information and resources necessary to set you on the right track towards a rewarding and successful career.