Membership

The IIA offers the following types of membership:

Student membership. For those not yet voting members and wishing to study for one of our qualifications:

IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice


IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice - accelerated route (for holders of a postgraduate qualification)
 

Students who successfully complete the IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice or the IIA Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing and Management will become voting members, in recognition of their achievement. Those who complete the IIA Advanced Diploma will become Chartered Internal Auditors.

 

Affiliate membership. For those not eligible for voting or student membership and working in internal audit or related disciplines.  Access to professional support and guidance but not currently intending to study for an IIA qualification. Members undertaking the IIA Certificate in Internal Audit and Business Risk will also join as affiliates.

Subscription discounts are available through the IIA's Group membership Scheme for organisations who wish to register ten or more employees as members of a group scheme.

 

Voting membership. For those who have successfully completed the IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice, the Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing and Management, QiCA or have been awarded Fellowship. Voting members are able to fully participate in all the activities of the IIA including shaping policy and having a voice in the governance of the IIA. Voting members may vote at Annual General Meetings, stand for election as a Director or become chairperson of one of our key committees. Members who complete the IIA Advanced Diploma will become Chartered Internal Auditors

 

Heads of Internal Audit Service membership designed specifically to provide specialist information and support to help heads of internal audit respond to the demands of a competitive and increasingly regulated business climate.

It provides an exclusive service package including:

  • Knowledge, practical tools and leading edge insight
  • Opportunities to influence the IIA and the profession
  • Excellent networking, sharing and benchmarking services for leaders of the profession.

 

Fellowship is awarded by the Council of Directors to members in order to recognise a sustained contribution to the IIA. It demonstrates that the holder is a senior, active and committed member of the profession.

Members wishing to apply for Fellowship must already have been awarded Chartered status (CMIIA). Chartered members who are awarded Fellowship may use the designation CFIIA. To apply for Fellowship please see the full application process here.


 

 
If you require further information or would like to discuss your membership options, please complete our enquiry form and someone from the membership team will be in touch, alternately you can  telephone 020 7498 0101.