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2024
January
Chartered IIA welcomes stronger focus on internal controls in revised UK Corporate Governance Code
2023
November
Chartered IIA expresses deep disappointment that Audit Reform Bill excluded from King’s Speech
October
Government faces growing calls to include Audit Reform Bill in King's Speech
The passing of former president, Phil Tarling
September
May
Economic uncertainty fuels financial, liquidity and insolvency fears, new poll from Chartered IIA
February
January
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors appoints Anne Kiem OBE as new Chief Executive
2022
November
Chartered IIA urges auditors to embrace data analytics
Chartered IIA urges Ofgem to act on audit shortfalls at energy firms
October
June
May
Chartered IIA welcomes commitment to draft audit reform bill in Queen's Speech
March
Chartered IIA warns boards to “get a grip” on unhealthy corporate cultures
2021
October
Sean Tompkins steps down from role as Chartered IIA Council Member as maximum term approaches
September
July
Government has just months to restore trust in audit and corporate governance, warns Chartered IIA
June
Hybrid office working exposes post-pandemic culture crisis
February
Over half of businesses suffered a cyber attack within the last twelve months
2020
October
Majority of UK businesses unprepared for climate change
September
COVID-19 puts business risks under a new spotlight
Almost half of internal audit functions affected by coronavirus redeployment
March
January
33 shortlisted for Chartered IIA Audit & Risk Awards
New Internal Audit Code will help businesses better manage risk
Chartered IIA appoints interim CEO
2019
December
Government urged to take swift action on audit reform following Brydon Review
November
Over 100 take part in consultation on internal audit code aimed at reducing corporate collapse risks
Political parties must make manifesto commitments on corporate governance and audit reform
October
Government must legislate to deliver audit regulator reform without delay
Ian Peters to step down as Chartered IIA Chief Executive at the end of the year
September
Cybersecurity tops annual business risk survey
July
Draft code launched to help reduce risk of major corporate collapses
Strengthen corporate governance responsibilities for directors urges Chartered IIA
June
Government urged to introduce new audit regulator legislation before end of 2019
April
Radical reform of external audit market fundamental to reducing risk of future Carillions
Audit report proposals vital to reducing the risk of another Carillion
March
The government’s new audit regulator must play a leading role in preventing future Carillions
2018
December
October
Audit body raises alarm on Brexit preparedness
September
Cybersecurity tops risk list for audit chiefs
August
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors calls for ‘radical change’ at Financial Reporting Council
May
Media statement on the Work and Pensions and BEIS committees report on Carillion
Internal audit institute welcomes revised Corporate Governance Code
Audit leaders talk artificial intelligence
February
Internal audit’s independence and objectivity should be explicit in UK Corporate Governance Code
2017
December
Internal audit Institute welcomes FRC corporate governance review
October
Internal audit more crucial than ever in era of uncertainty, say leading experts
September
August
Overhaul of code on managing risk in UK financial services
June
FTSE 100 companies failing to provide shareholders with adequate information on risk
May
FTSE100 still failing to provide shareholders with adequate information on ethics
April
Data analytics in internal audit: report helps internal auditors to assess the potential benefits
Cyber security: internal audit’s critical role
January
Management of risk still in need of improvement, survey shows
2016
November
Aviva’s Paul Boyle OBE elected President
October
September
Financial services internal audit in the spotlight as code of practice is reviewed
August
Too few companies seeking independent assurance as they navigate Brexit risks, says new survey
May
Nearly one third of boards have yet to drive culture in their organisations
April
FTSE 250 boards finding planning for a possible Brexit challenging
March
FTSE 100 companies still fail to provide shareholders with information on ethics
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and Nasdaq BWise sign partnership agreement
2015
October
September
Boards should demand assurance on risks before approving major outsourcing projects warns new report
Quarter of businesses and public sector bodies yet to ensure robust risk assurance systems
July
New report calls for rigorous assurance on companies’ reporting of environmental and social impacts
Internal audit code is driving changes in the financial services sector
June
Chief Executive Recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Margaret Hodge headlines IIA Annual Dinner
January
FTSE100 companies failing to provide clear measures of ethical standards
Companies still failing to prove their ethical claims
2014
October
Boards strengthen position of internal audit to improve risk defences
September
IIA sees growing role for internal audit in M&As and other strategic risks
July
New report calls for action to audit corporate culture
May
IIA Financial Services Sector Code wins award
2013
December
November
Too many companies poor at managing risks, say their internal auditors
September
Boards should be more demanding of internal audit – IIA Conference told
July
June
Financial services fines increasingly focused on lapses in risk management
February
New draft code for internal audit in banks and financial services
2012
December
International Standards adopted across the public sector in UK and Ireland
November
New Westminster office will boost Institute influence strategy
September
5th anniversary of run on Northern Rock reminder of dangers of not managing risk effectively
August
Institute Appoints Former Diplomat As Policy Director
July
Consultation on unified internal audit standards for the public sector launched
Former UK and Ireland Institute President Chairs Global IIA Board
June
Basel Committee report ‘ups ante’ on internal audit, says IIA
IIA welcomes report from National Audit Office
May
Institute's CEO appointed to Government’s Regulatory Policy Committee
March
CIPFA and IIA collaboration drives convergence of standards
Half of FSA fines now for weak risk management systems
Basel Committee calls for internal audit to be given more power and responsibility in banks
January
IIA Scottish conference delegates raise cash for local charity
IIA and Pentana sign partnership agreement
2011
November
IIA Global launches online TV channel
October
IIA takes part in risk appetite panel
September
Day 2 of the IIA Annual Conference focuses on risk
250 Delegates arrive for the 2011 IIA Conference
Non-execs must step up scrutiny of risk management
April
Global Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) now available to IIA members via Profession
