The Institute of Internal Auditors, a global professional association for the internal audit profession, has announced the approval of Cameroon as the latest country to join its global federation, further expanding its international footprint.
As an approved institute, Cameroon now has a legal framework to support internal auditors in its region while operating under the full scope of the IIA’s professional practice standards. In addition, it will have the ability to collaborate with local partners to develop and deliver IIA training for public and private sector internal auditors who wish to pursue internal audit designations, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Internal Audit Practitioner.
“On behalf of The IIA, I am excited to welcome Cameroon to our growing global network of institutes,” said Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the IIA. “As the internal audit profession continues to grow and evolve, we take great pride in providing institutes with a wide range of professional guidance, tools, and resources to help drive deeper engagement and add value as we work to lead the profession into the future.”
Cameroon joins the IIA as the internal audit profession begins to implement the updated Global Internal Audit Standards, which provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to internal audit principles and requirements. The new Standards were released earlier this year and go into effect in January 2025.
To join The IIA, institutes are required to develop an organizational foundation and undergo an extensive preparation process, including demonstrating sustainable strategic plans, a commitment to ethical practices, and strong governance and compliance initiatives. IIA-Cameroon will be headquartered in Douala, Cameroon and serve the internal audit profession in their region.
With the addition of IIA-Cameroon, The IIA’s 245,000 members are now supported by a global network of 117 international institutes, which collectively represent more than 170 countries and territories. 