IIA-Australia Factsheet - Internal Audit Benefits

IIA-Australia Factsheet - Internal Audit Benefits

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Author

IIA-Australia

Date

2024

Topics Explored

Internal Audit

Format

Factsheet

Extract/Description

Internal audit is an important element in the governance and assurance environment, and a valuable tool to effectively manage risk.

Key Points

  1. Internal audit’s value proposition is based on the three core elements of value delivered to an organisation (a) assurance (b) insight (c) objectivity. 
  2. The value is realised when (a) internal audit’s suggested improvement actions are implemented (b) the outcomes support the needs and expectations of the audit committee and chief executive officer (c) the cost of internal audit services are reasonable.

Relevant Industries

All

Level of Assumed Knowledge

Beginner