Internal auditing is essential for business efficiency. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to guides, organisations and reports.
Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
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Useful links
ICAEW
Audit & Assurance Faculty
The faculty provides technical expertise in the field of audit and assurance within the ICAEW and is a leading UK authority on external audit, other assurance services and internal audit. It offers a range of publications (including technical releases), events and guidance.
Guidance for Audit Committees
A series of booklets aimed at non-executive directors (published in 2003 and 2004), including a guide to the internal audit function, which looks at the background to internal audit and how the function might interact with the audit committee.
Other resources
Chartered Institute of Internal Audit (IIA)
Professional body representing, promoting and developing the practice of internal auditing in the UK and Ireland. The website includes a large number of resources for members, such as practice guides and access to international standards.
CIPFA Audit Panel
A technical panel within the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. It publishes practical guidance for internal and external auditors.
ECIIA (European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing)
Regional body representing internal auditing institutes. The International Professional Practices Framework Code of Ethics and standards are available on its website.
Government Internal Audit Standards (GIAS)
The HM Treasury standards cover topics including the scope of internal audit, independence, audit committees, audit strategy and management of audit assignments. The website also offers detailed good practice guidance.
Housing Internal Audit Forum (HIAF)
UK organisation promoting best practice in internal auditing within housing associations and for registered social landlords. A good practice guide and other publications are available to members.
Institute of Internal Audit (IIA)
US professional body. The website includes International Professional Practices Framework documents, practice guides and other resources.
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