The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) is part of an international network representing the interests of internal auditors globally. The institute aims to build the profession, its credibility and a thriving business environment in South Africa. As a recognised Professional Accounting Organisation, the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa is certified by the South African Qualifications Authority.
IIASA has the following professional accounting designations:
- Internal Audit Technician – IAT
- Professional Internal Auditor – PIA
- Certified Internal Auditor – CIA
Local membership numbers are not available, but globally the international Institute of Internal Auditors to which the IIASA is affiliated has more than 210,000 members. There are various membership options available. Membership options that don’t require adherence to ongoing CPD include the Associate Member, Student Member, Affiliate Member, Retired Member and Honorary Member Class.
The Fellow Member Class (FIASA) is conferred on applicants who have completed one of the IIA SA designations below and who actively maintain the CPD hours. Members in this class have full voting rights and may use the designatory letters FIIASA followed by their highest designation.
The Graduate Member Class (MIASA) is conferred on applicants with an academic qualification at NQF level 7 or above, be a practising internal auditor and have at least three years uninterrupted experience in internal auditing. Members in this class have full voting rights and may make use the designatory letters MIIASA. This membership does not require CPD and members can retain this membership even after a change in occupation.