IIA-Australia Factsheet - Continuing Professional Development

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Author	IIA-Australia
Date	2025
Topics Explored	Internal Audit
Format	Factsheet
Extract/Description	This Factsheet provides guidance on continuing professional development (CPD) for internal auditors including the requirements of the ‘Global Internal Audit Standards’.
Key Points	There are a range of CPD Principles to be aware of. Additionally, the ‘Global Internal Audit Standards’ require ongoing CPD to improve the effectiveness and quality of internal audit services. The proposed CPD cycle can be used to identify development needs / plan learning activities / implement learning activities / reflect on outcomes. There are various learning types available to internal auditors to complete CPD and evidence of hours completed should be retained.
Relevant Industries	All
Level of Assumed Knowledge	Intermediate
Aligned to Global Internal Audit Standards	Yes