Corporate management personnel often are not aware that internal auditors have standards and guidelines defined by the profession. Internal Audit (IA) is not always seen as those who must follow established professional standards. Internal auditors don’t have a “license to practice”. So why do we need Standards? A value-oriented IA function will have an understanding of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Standards and be able to articulate their importance to management. The absence of acknowledgment of the Standards infers the group is a quality assurance function. That may be what the organization wants, but they should be able to differentiate. This course will delve into the major components of the Standards and their meaning to the profession. Field of Study: Auditing