The IIA San Jose Chapter (Official)

What The IIA San Jose Chapter (Official) does

The IIA San Jose Chapter (Official) is a local chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), the global professional association founded in 1941 that serves as the recognized authority on the internal audit profession. The chapter operates as part of a network of 140+ North American chapters supporting a global membership of over 265,000 internal audit professionals across 170+ countries. As a chapter-level entity (1-10 employees), it functions primarily as a local delivery node for membership services, professional development programming, networking events, and continuing professional education (CPE) for internal auditors in the Silicon Valley / San Jose area.

The IIA's product ecosystem spans individual professional certifications (CIA, CIA Challenge Exam, CRMA, IAP), organizational certifications (IIA Quality Certification), the Global Internal Audit Standards (effective January 9, 2025), and supporting Topical Requirements on Cybersecurity and Organizational Behavior. Technology infrastructure includes the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) for credential management, a Learning Management System for instructor-led and OnDemand+ training, the Resource Hub for content distribution, and exam delivery through Pearson VUE test centers. The IIA publishes Internal Auditor Magazine, SmartBrief newsletters, and an Internal Audit Benchmark Hub.

The revenue model is diversified across six streams: recurring membership dues (Executive, Student, Group tiers), one-time certification fees ($150-380 application fees, $845-1,245 CIA Challenge Exam fees), conference registration and event sponsorship (Diamond tier $100,000 down to Bronze at $20,000), recurring learning subscriptions (OnDemand+), advertising/sponsorship reaching 230,000+ decision-makers, and professional quality assurance services. Distribution occurs through digital self-serve platforms, the local chapter network, National Institutes in 170+ countries, Pearson VUE for testing, and field sales for enterprise sponsorship packages.

Name

The IIA San Jose Chapter (Official)

Legal name

The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc.

Website

https://chapters.theiia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The IIA San Jose Chapter is a local chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), the global professional association founded in 1941 that serves internal audit professionals. As part of a network of 140+ North American chapters supporting 265,000+ members worldwide, it delivers local membership services, professional development, networking, and continuing professional education in the San Jose, CA region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Internal Audit & SOX Compliance Services (BPAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB), Accreditation Appeals, Arbitration & Compliance Oversight Bodies (EDADACAL)

Keywords

• Internal audit certification
• Professional association membership
• Audit standards guidance
• Audit training conferences
• Internal audit publications

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose, CA

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to standards, guidance, learning programs, publications, and member benefits. Tiered packages include Executive, Student, and Group Membership options.
2. Professional Certifications: Certification fees including CIA Challenge Exam ($845-1,245 USD member/non-member), CIA traditional program exams, CRMA, and IAP credentials. Includes application fees ($150-380 USD) and exam registration charges.
3. Conferences and Events: Registration fees for in-person conferences (Great Audit Minds, International Conference, GRC Conference, Financial Services Exchange, IGNITE) and virtual conferences. Major events include tiered sponsorship opportunities (Diamond $100K to Bronze $20K).
4. Learning and Training: Instructor-led training, online courses, OnDemand subscriptions, certificate programs, and webinars for CPE credits. IIA Bookstore sales of internal audit publications and study materials.
5. Advertising and Sponsorship: Advertising opportunities across Internal Auditor digital magazine, website, newsletters, SmartBriefs, webinars, and sponsored retargeting. Access to 230,000+ decision-makers in internal audit profession.
6. Quality Services: Quality assurance reviews and certification services for internal audit functions to validate and strengthen audit activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The IIA San Jose Chapter provides local chapter membership services, networking events, and continuing professional education for internal audit professionals in the San Jose, California area. As part of The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) global association, chapter members gain access to internationally recognized credentials (CIA, CRMA, IAP), the Global Internal Audit Standards, training programs, conferences, publications, and quality assessment services for the internal audit profession.

Product overview

The IIA is a professional association offering a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services for the internal audit profession. The core offerings include membership with access to standards, certifications (CIA, CRMA, IAP), and learning resources; professional certifications such as the CIA (the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors with 200,000+ holders) and CIA Challenge Exam for experienced professionals; Global Internal Audit Standards and Topical Requirements guiding the worldwide practice; instructor-led and OnDemand+ online training programs; annual conferences (Great Audit Minds, International Conference, GRC Conference with ISACA, Financial Services Exchange, IGNITE); virtual conferences on specialized topics; Internal Auditor Magazine and SmartBrief publications; the Resource Hub with free downloadable content; Internal Audit Benchmark Hub; Global Audit Committee Center; Quality Services with IIA Quality Certification; and Research & Reports including Pulse surveys and risk studies. The products work together as an integrated professional development ecosystem where membership provides access to certifications, learning, and standards that advance internal audit careers and organizational quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Internal Auditor Magazine: Official digital magazine of The IIA providing articles, research, and insights for internal audit professionals
• Great Audit Minds (GAM)
• IIA Excellence Awards
• Internal Audit Foundation
• IIA Quality Certification

Products and services

• IIA Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 220,000+ CIA certifications awarded worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OptrominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2026Sponsor partner for AI validation webinar content and research on emerging technologies in internal audit.
• BeckercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Official exam preparation partner for CIA Challenge Exam, providing comprehensive review courses to help candidates prepare for certification.
• ISACAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for GRC Conference (Governance, Risk, and Control) bringing together governance, risk and control experts from across the globe.
• COSOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025COSO Board representation and collaboration on internal control and enterprise risk management guidance. J. Michael Peppers serves as IIA representative to COSO Board.
• AuditBoardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for surveys and research, including AI-enabled fraud awareness study and remote work impact assessment.
• Grant ThorntonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research partner for internal audit innovation studies and data analytics ROI analysis.
• Baker TillyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for research on enterprise risk management maturity and internal audit collaboration.
• DeloitteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research collaboration on internal audit competency assessments and future of the profession studies.
• CroweminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for privacy and data protection research series exploring collaboration between internal auditors and privacy professionals.
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Extended MoU for three more years, promoting collaboration between internal audit and accountancy professions globally.
• PwCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Collaboration on COSO board oversight guidance development.
• WorkivacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023ESG Alliance Partner providing resources and guidance on environmental, social, and governance reporting standards and internal controls over sustainability reporting (ICSR).
• ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Education partnership focused on building best-in-class whistleblower hotline programs and fraud prevention.
• CaseWareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner for global knowledge brief on data analytics journey for internal audit teams.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• AuditBoard: AuditBoard is a venture-backed audit technology platform and a research partner of The IIA. It is not a credentialing peer but is a critical ecosystem participant — its survey collaborations and product adoption directly shape the day-to-day tooling environment that IIA-certified professionals operate within.

Direct peers

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): ACCA is a global professional accounting body with extended MoU partnership with The IIA through 2027. While primarily an accountancy body, ACCA competes for the same internal audit professional mindshare and offers its own audit-relevant qualifications across 180+ markets.
• ISACA: ISACA is the most direct peer: a global nonprofit professional association serving IT governance, risk, cybersecurity, and audit professionals with credentials (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT) that overlap with The IIA's risk-management and audit certifications. ISACA co-hosts the GRC Conference with The IIA.
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE): ACFE is the leading global anti-fraud organization offering the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. It is an education partner of The IIA and directly competes for fraud and forensic audit professionals' credentialing spend and continuing education dollars.
• COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations): COSO is a joint initiative of five professional organizations that sets frameworks for internal control, enterprise risk management, and fraud risk management. The IIA holds a permanent board seat at COSO, making it both a strategic partner and a peer authority shaping the same compliance and audit standards landscape.
• IIA UK & Ireland (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors): The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (UK & Ireland) is a sister National Institute within The IIA federation but operates with significant autonomy in the UK and Ireland market, issuing its own Chartered Internal Auditor designation. It is the closest regional functional peer within the federation.

Emerging players

• OCEG (Open Compliance and Ethics Group): OCEG is a global GRC community that offers the GRC Professional (GRCP) and GRC Audit (GRCA) certifications. It is a smaller, emerging competitor focused specifically on integrated governance, risk, and compliance — overlapping with IIA's GRC Conference positioning.
• Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS): RIMS is the global professional association for risk managers, with its own RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) credential. It is an adjacent peer serving overlapping enterprise risk audiences but with a stronger operational risk (vs. internal audit) focus.

Broad incumbents

• AICPA: AICPA is the US national CPA body and a much larger organization serving a broader profession, but it overlaps significantly with IIA members — CPAs are explicitly eligible for the CIA Challenge Exam pathway. CPA certification competes with CIA for the same professionals' credentials and CPE budget.

Regional players

• Chartered Accountants Ireland / ICAEW: ICAEW and similar chartered accountant bodies (CA ANZ, SAICA, ICAI) operate in specific geographies and offer audit-related credentials. They are regional peers — comparable in professional association structure and audit curriculum but focused on chartered accountancy rather than internal audit specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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