The Institute of International Auditors (IIA) has awarded its Qatar Chapter for outstanding participation and demonstrating passion for internal auditing. “This is the second year in succession that Qatar chapter is bestowed with this recognition.The award has been presented for helping to raise the profile of the profession and strengthening stakeholders’ understanding of what internal auditors do for their organisations,” said Sundaresan Rajeswar, board member and contact person of the IIA Qatar.
Each May, internal auditors around the world celebrate International Internal Audit Awareness Month. The IIA’s Building Awareness Champion programme recognises chapters for their outstanding participation in awareness month. The efforts help promote understanding about the value that an independent internal audit function brings to good governance, risk management, and internal control. “Chapter should continue to advocate for the profession. Many practitioners worldwide identify with refrain, Our pride will shine brighter when awareness about our profession reaches all corners of the globe. A continuous focus on building awareness will take us even further,” IIA president and CEO Richard Chambers stated in his communication to Qatar Chapter.
The year 2016 will mark the 75th anniversary of IIA.This provides an ideal time to showcase and promote the internal audit profession, raise the visibility of the collective efforts and successes. The 2016 International Conference will serve as the grand celebration with the theme Internal Audit Rising: 75 years of Progress Through Sharing. Lawrence J Harrington, chief audit executive of Raytheon Company, has been elected as chairman of the 2015-2016 Global Board of Directors. The IIA is the largest organisation representing the interests of the profession and provides ethical and professional guidance, continuing education, and certifications to more than 180,000 members worldwide.
source: Gulf Times
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