In July, the Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines received a letter of congratulations from the IIA President and CEO, Mr. Anthony J. Pugliese, as well as a digital ribbon to recognize further the efforts in participating in the 2022 Building Awareness program. Sharing with a statement from the letter:

“I’m pleased to present to you, on behalf of The IIA, the 2022 Building Awareness Champion Award. Each year, we recognize those who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to promoting the internal audit profession throughout Internal Audit Awareness Month, which we celebrate every May.

Our Chapters, Affiliates, and industry stakeholders are vital in raising the profile of internal auditors around the world, highlighting the value we add to organizations and the important role we play in good governance. The business landscape is more complex than ever before. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing cyber threats, inflation, supply chain issues, a shifting regulatory environment, non-financial issues like ESG, and so much else, the internal audit profession has never been more critical and there has never been a better time to be an internal auditor. Your contributions in elevating the profession’s visibility and affirming its importance is both appreciated and vital.”

Check the complete list of recipients here.

Watch the IIAP 2022 IIAAM highlights here.

Risks and emerging trends were the focus of IIAP offerings last May:

• Market Update: Outlook of the Philippine Economy for 2022 and Beyond by Mr. Carlo Asuncion, Chief Economist of UnionBank Philippines
• Digitalization and Innovation: How do we take care and secure data in the New Normal? By Mr. Carmelo Alcala, Senior IT Manager at Connor-Consulting Corporation US
• Making an Impact through ESG Compliance by Mr. Joseph Ian Canlas, Consulting Partner at SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.

In addition, essential topics were delved further, like:

• Risk Assessment and Internal Controls: Continuing Challenge for Internal Auditors by Ms. Myrna Amahan, CAE & FVP at UnionBank Philippines
• Negotiation with Management on Audit Issues, Audit Plans, and resources by Ms. Annabeth Bernardo, CAE at Ayala Land Inc.
• Emotional Intelligence and Its Impact on Internal Audit by Ms. Ruby Manalac, COO at Emovation.

Another exciting webinar is on the debunking of internal audit myths by Ms. Edelle Vegamora, 2002 IIAP President, and Ms. Chams Villamora-Dacanay, 2022 IIAP Board of Trustee. They shed light on the misperceptions and enhance everyone’s knowledge of the essential role internal auditing plays in organizational governance, internal control, and effective risk management.  -ICYMI, click here to watch.

IIAP boosted awareness through email campaign and social media, reaching almost 100K and more than 12K engagements in May 2022.

There are also Internal Audit functions that celebrated awareness month in their respective organization, like the Department of Foreign Affairs Internal Audit Forum, themed Nurturing a Responsive Audit Culture for a World-Class and resilient Foreign Service, and the PLDT-Smart Internal Audit Group organized online forums to help enhance stakeholders’ knowledge on Internal Audit and its value.

To sum up the month-long celebration and lifting quotes from the 2nd General Membership Meeting, the culminating event for the Internal Audit Awareness Month –

“Internal auditing is our profession. Together we can help its advancement locally. So, let us help and support each other as we elevate the impact of the internal audit profession.” by Ms. Ofel Barroga, IIAP VP External Affairs.

“We thank you for your continued support to the institute as we build a resilient and sustainable future for everyone, for the institute, for the profession, and for all internal audit professionals.” by Mr. Ryan Gilbert Chua, Chairman & President of IIAP.

Building Awareness is an all-year-round advocacy, so let’s continue celebrating and spreading the value of internal audit in the organization. Continue to make and enhance your impact!