IIA-Australia Factsheet - Chief Audit Executive

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Author	IIA-Australia
Date	2025
Topics Explored	Internal Audit
Format	Factsheet
Extract/Description	This Factsheet discusses the role and functions of the Chief Audit Executive (head of internal audit).
Key Points	The CAE need not be a specialist internal auditor, but they must have direct access to resources who are. An organisation must appoint a CAE of sufficient status to provide strategic guidance to the internal audit function. The CAE has a number of responsibilities under the Standards. .
Relevant Industries	All
Level of Assumed Knowledge	Intermediate
Aligned to Global Internal Audit Standards	Yes