Join like-minded professionals on the same journey, coming together to support and enlighten each other.
Browse our forums and special interest groups below, to find out more and take part.
All events can also be found in our event calendar.
Please note that Chartered IIA forums are member only, unless otherwise stated.
Forums
Our vibrant forums are exclusively for members of the Chartered IIA, unless otherwise stated. Logged in members can click below to find out more and join.
AI forum
This forum explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on internal audit practices.
Change forum
Join other internal auditors who primarily review business change initiatives and projects, to share insights, best practice and common themes, and forge new relationships.
Data Analytics forum
Join this collaborative group dedicated to all aspects of data analytics and AI applications for internal auditors. The group shares experiences and members support each other in growing data analytics capability, as well as developing an understanding of AI.
Fraud forum
The forum seeks to develop the knowledge and skills of all internal auditors, whether involved in fraud investigations or in providing assurance over fraud risk management activities in their organisations.
Heads of Internal Audit Forum
Join a diverse group of senior leaders for virtual, open discussion on a broad range of topics throughout the year.
Local Authority Forum - open to all
Join a sector specific community of senior leaders and team members for virtual, open discussion on a broad range of topic throughout the year.
Student Community
Special interest groups
Our special interest groups hold regular and inspirational events, and welcome both members and non-members to take part. Click below to find out more and join.
Aspire Community
Aspire is focused on inspiring and building the next generation of internal auditors. This community provides the knowledge, competence and expertise to support your career path. Aspire is designed for people early in their internal audit career regardless of age, but welcomes all. Led by Jon Darling, Head of Internal Audit for the University of Birmingham .
The Banking and Financial Services Sector Advisory Panel
BFSSAP is one of the Chartered IIA 's Advisory Panels. The panel provides their expertise on risks, challenges and innovation in the banking and financial sector. The invitation-only panel has a steering committee currently chaired by Sriram Padmanabhan, Chief Auditor, Citi Group.
Internal Audit Race and Ethnicity Community
Our Internal Audit Race and Ethnicity Community is a positive space for anyone interested in promoting an inclusive working environment for internal auditors from a racially or ethnically diverse background. This group is led by Roza Watson and Cyndy Nkyi-Acheampong.
Retail Audit Forum
A special interest group for internal audit professionals working in retail auditing.
Women in Internal Audit (WIIA)
This community focuses on developing, promoting and empowering women in the internal audit profession, and seeks to support and encourage women throughout their internal audit careers. Led by Bonnie Dyson, Global Chief Operating Officer for HSBC.
If these communities aren’t what you’re looking for, you can also join any of the following. These communities are run by independent committees, click below to visit their websites:
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The Housing Internal Audit Forum