Global Internal Audit standard 2024

 

Global Internal Audit standard/Gmsisuccess Here are clear, exam-focused summary notes on the Global Internal Audit Standards 2024 issued by the — very useful for CIA & CIA Challenge Exam (2026) 👇

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📘 Global Internal Audit Standards 2024 – Summary Notes

🔷 What are these Standards?

• Replace the old IIA Standards (2017)
• Effective from January 2025
• Provide a principles-based framework for internal auditing globally
• Applicable to:
  • Internal auditors
  • Chief Audit Executives (CAE)
  • Boards & management

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🧩 Structure of 2024 Standards

The new framework is divided into 5 Domains + 15 Principles

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🟣 DOMAIN 1: Purpose of Internal Auditing

👉 Defines why internal audit exists

Key Points:

• Enhance & protect organizational value
• Provide:
  • Assurance
  • Advice
  • Insight

📌 Focus:

• Governance
• Risk management
• Internal control

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🔵 DOMAIN 2: Ethics & Professionalism

👉 Behavior & integrity of internal auditors

Principles:

• Integrity
• Objectivity
• Competency
• Due professional care
• Confidentiality

📌 Based on:

• IIA Code of Ethics (integrated into standards now)

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🟢 DOMAIN 3: Governing the Internal Audit Function

👉 Role of Board & senior management

Key Points:

• Independence of internal audit
• Direct reporting to Board/Audit Committee
• Appointment & evaluation of CAE
• Approval of audit charter

📌 Important:

• Strong governance = effective internal audit

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🟡 DOMAIN 4: Managing the Internal Audit Function

👉 Role of Chief Audit Executive (CAE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop risk-based audit plan
• Resource & skill management
• Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP)
• Use of technology & data analytics

📌 Includes:

• Strategic planning
• Performance monitoring

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🔴 DOMAIN 5: Performing Internal Audit Services ⭐

👉 Core practical audit work (most important for exams)

Stages:

1. Engagement Planning

• Define scope & objectives
• Identify risks
• Design audit procedures

2. Engagement Execution

• Collect evidence
• Perform testing
• Use data analytics

3. Communication

• Report findings clearly
• Provide recommendations

4. Follow-Up

• Monitor corrective actions

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⭐ Key Features of 2024 Standards

✅ Principles-Based Approach

• Focus on “what should be achieved” not rigid rules

✅ Integration of Ethics

• Ethics now embedded inside standards

✅ Emphasis on Governance

• Strong role of Board & Audit Committee

✅ Technology Focus

• Data analytics, IT audit importance increased

✅ Performance & Quality

• Continuous improvement mandatory

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⚠️ Important Exam Concepts

🔥 Independence

• Internal audit must be free from management influence

🔥 Risk-Based Auditing

• Focus on high-risk areas first

🔥 Assurance vs Consulting

• Assurance = objective evaluation
• Consulting = advisory role

🔥 QAIP (Quality Program)

• Internal + external assessments required

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📊 Quick Revision Table

Domain	Focus
1	Purpose
2	Ethics
3	Governance
4	Management
5	Audit Execution

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🧠 Memory Trick (Easy)

👉 “P-E-G-M-P”

• Purpose
• Ethics
• Governance
• Management
• Performance

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🚀 Final Tip (For CIA Challenge)

Focus heavily on:

• Domain 5 (Execution) ⭐
• Domain 3 (Governance)
• Domain 4 (CAE responsibilities)

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• 📘 MCQs on Global Internal Audit Standards 2024
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