RIYADH: The board of directors at the Institute of Internal Auditors has convened its second meeting in Arusha, Tanzania, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
It was attended by Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Al-Anqari, the president of the General Auditing Bureau and chairman of the board of directors at the Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors, and other members of the board at the IIA.
The meeting looked at the notable activities of the current year and discussed agenda items. Several recommendations and decisions were made.
The body is looking forward to expanding its work in developing professional standards and raising awareness of the roles of the internal audit profession.
It aims to keep up with the world’s technical and professional advances, and progress the development of the profession and its practitioners.
It also bids to develop future strategies that will lead the field toward broader horizons in line with ongoing technological developments.
The IIA has served as the world’s premier professional reference for all aspects of the internal audit profession since its establishment in 1941.
Headquartered in Florida, the organization is tasked with providing comprehensive educational and professional development opportunities; establishing professional practice standards and guidelines; administering certification programs; conducting research; and disseminating and enhancing knowledge related to internal audit and its appropriate role in oversight, risk management, and governance for practitioners and stakeholders.
