The Institute of Internal Auditors Uganda is affiliated to the Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. with its headquarters in USA Florida. It was formed in 2002 by Internal Audit practitioners as an Association and thereafter incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 23 December 2008.

Governance

The Institute is managed by the Board elected every 2 years. The Board is composed of The President, Past President, and Vice President in charge of the Public Sector, Vice President in charge of Membership, Vice President in Charge of Training & Certification services, The Secretary, Treasurer and 9 Board Members drawn from both the public and private sectors. The Secretary is the Chief Administrator of the Secretariat and the Institute Administrator runs the day to day activities of the Secretariat.

Membership

Over the years, membership at the Institute has grown from 33 members in 2003 to 521 members as at February 2013

Vision:

Internal Audit professionals in Uganda will be recognized as indispensable to Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control (GRC).

Mission:

To advance the internal audit profession and its value in Uganda for the benefit of members and other stakeholders.

Values:

IIA Uganda shall promote the following values, i.e.

• Integrity
• Courage
• Service Excellence
• Team Work
• Innovation

Certifications in Internal Auditing like: Certified Internal Auditor- CIA, Certified Financial Services Auditor-CFSA, Certified Government Professional Auditor-CGAP, and Certification in Risk Management Assurance-CRMA.IIA Uganda also conducts customized training to Board and Audit Committee and Quality Assessment Review Courses.