IIA Switzerland

What IIA Switzerland does

IIA Switzerland (The Institute of Internal Auditors Switzerland) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1980 and headquartered at Vulkanstrasse 120, Zurich. It operates as the exclusive national affiliate of The IIA Global for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, representing the interests of internal audit functions in private, mixed, and public-sector organizations. The association serves approximately 3,000 individual members and 163 enterprise members (with 2,164 enterprise-affiliated staff as of June 30, 2025), running a five-person secretariat led by Co-CEOs Sandra Würmli (Administration & Events) and Thomas Flöceler (Audit & Advocacy), under Board President Dr. Daniel Dal Santo (Raiffeisen Schweiz).

The organization's core offerings comprise professional certification pathways (CIA, CRMA, IAP) delivered through The IIA Global's CCMS platform, a multi-language seminar programme (German, French, English) covering IT audit, fraud detection, agile auditing, data analytics, and soft skills, plus IIA OnDemand Learning for self-paced online courses. It operates sector- and language-segmented ERFA peer-exchange groups (Banking, Insurance, Public Sector, Industry, Transformation & Digitalization), an exclusive CAE Club for Chief Audit Executives, and academic CAS partnerships with HEG Genève, University of St. Gallen, and ZHAW. The January 9, 2025 transition to the new Global Internal Audit Standards — mandatory for all members — is the current focal regulatory event.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual membership dues (CHF 250 for individuals; CHF 2,000 plus CHF 65 per internal-audit staff for corporate members), supplemented by seminar and training fees, certification-related revenues, and the online shop distributing CIA exam preparation materials. The association is governed autonomously by a member-elected Board and General Assembly; it has no venture capital, private equity, or controlling investor, and operates as a Berufsorganisation under Swiss law.

Name

IIA Switzerland

Legal name

The Institute of Internal Auditors Switzerland (IIA Switzerland)

Website

https://iias.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IIA Switzerland is the national affiliate of The IIA Global for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, serving roughly 3,000 individual members and 163 enterprise members with internal audit certification (CIA, CRMA, IAP), multi-language seminars, sector-based ERFA peer groups, and an annual NATIONAL CONFERENCE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies (EDADACAG), Online/Distance Education Quality & Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAK)

Keywords

• Internal audit certification
• Professional association services
• Governance training
• Audit standards framework
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Zurich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Individual members pay CHF 250 per year. Corporate members pay CHF 2,000 plus CHF 65 per internal audit staff member. These fees form the core revenue stream supporting the association's operations, advocacy, and member services.
2. Seminars and training programs: The association offers a comprehensive seminar program (in German, French, and English) covering topics such as IT audit, fraud detection, agile auditing, data analytics, and soft skills. Training is available in-person and online. The organization also sells CIA exam preparation materials and learning systems through its online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IIA Switzerland is the national professional association for internal auditors in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It delivers individual and corporate membership services, professional certifications (CIA, CRMA, IAP), multilingual seminars and events, ERFA peer exchange groups organized by sector and language region, the annual NATIONAL CONFERENCE, academic CAS programs in partnership with Swiss universities, and access to the Global Internal Audit Standards framework (mandatory for members since January 9, 2025).

Product overview

IIA Switzerland operates as a professional association for Internal Auditors in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development and certification services. The core offerings include certification programs (CIA, CRMA, IAP), training seminars and events, academic partnership programs (CAS in Internal Audit with HEG Geneva, University of St. Gallen, and ZHAW), ERFA professional exchange groups organized by industry and language region, and the annual NATIONAL CONFERENCE. The organization provides membership services with access to publications and networking, along with Global Internal Audit Standards and IIA OnDemand Learning for online self-paced education. These services work together to serve approximately 3,000 members and 160+ corporate members across Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 160 leading companies use IIA Switzerland as their primary professional network and standards platform for internal audit.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIA Switzerland is the national representation of The IIA Global for Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Members of IIA Switzerland are automatically members of The IIA Global, gaining access to global platforms, exclusive contacts, and worldwide professional resources. The Global Internal Audit Standards are mandatory for all members.
• HEG Haute École de Gestion, GenèvecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership offering a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Internal Audit (16 ECTS credits). The program starts October 5, 2026, runs for 6 months, and is designed for professionals and managers. IIA Switzerland members receive a CHF 200 discount on enrollment.
• University of St. Gallen (HSG) — Institut für Accounting, Controlling und AuditingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of St. Gallen offers a CAS in Internal Auditing aligned with IIA Global standards, preparing participants for IIA certification exams. The program consists of 17 in-person days across four modules. IIA Switzerland supports this program through advertising, lectures, and financial contributions.
• ZHAW School of Management and LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZHAW offers a CAS in Internal Audit and Good Governance based on the latest IIA Standards, incorporating governance, risk management, internal controls, and modern topics such as data analytics and AI. IIA Switzerland members receive an exclusive discount of CHF 250.
• EXPERTsuisseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint annual conference organized with EXPERTsuisse on current topics in internal audit. The 2026 conference takes place on October 29, 2026, at Hôtel Schweizerhof, Bern.
• ISACAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint annual conference organized with ISACA for IT audit and governance professionals. The 2027 conference is scheduled for January 28, 2027.
• Audit Research Center | ARC InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARC Institute provides trainers for IIA Switzerland seminars, including Nikolai Hombach who lectures on IT service management, IT governance, and COBIT. ARC Institute contributes to the professional development ecosystem supporting IIA Switzerland's training offerings.
• Jobcorner PlatformminorOthersThe Jobcorner provides a dedicated platform for internal audit job postings, accessible through IIA Switzerland's member portal and website, supporting career development within the internal audit community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EXPERTsuisse: Swiss professional association for audit, tax, and fiduciary experts; runs a joint annual conference with IIA Switzerland and serves an overlapping membership of internal and external audit professionals in Switzerland.
• Institute of Internal Auditors Belgium (IIA Belgium): Belgian national chapter of IIA Global; comparable in scale to IIA Switzerland, serves a multilingual (Dutch/French/English) membership of internal auditors in banking and EU public sector.
• Institute of Internal Auditors Germany (IIA Deutschland): German national chapter of IIA Global serving the DACH region's largest internal audit community with comparable membership tiers, German-language seminars, ERFA-style peer groups, and the same Global Standards mandate as IIA Switzerland.
• Institute of Internal Auditors UK and Ireland (Chartered IIA): UK and Ireland national chapter of IIA Global offering the same core services — CIA/CRMA certification, member training, sector-specific networking, and advocacy — making it the most directly comparable European peer in scale, governance, and product mix.
• ISACA Switzerland Chapter: Swiss chapter of ISACA serving IT audit, governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals; IIA Switzerland already co-hosts joint events with ISACA, indicating overlapping membership and competitive overlap in IT audit and governance certification.
• Institute of Internal Auditors Austria (IIA Austria): Austrian national chapter of IIA Global; comparable DACH-market peer with similar member tiers, German-language training, and exposure to banking and insurance sector audit functions.
• Institute of Internal Auditors France (IIA France): French national chapter of IIA Global; directly comparable as a French-language IIA chapter serving a similar mix of banking, insurance, and public-sector audit functions across a neighboring jurisdiction.

Emerging players

• Open Compliance & Ethics Group (OCEG): Global nonprofit community for GRC (governance, risk, compliance) professionals offering certifications such as GRCP; adjacent to IIA Switzerland's audit/governance remit and a partial substitute for internal-audit CPE and certification.

Broad incumbents

• The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Global): Global parent federation headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida; sets the Global Internal Audit Standards, owns the CIA/CRMA certifications, and operates the CCMS platform on which IIA Switzerland's certification and learning services depend.
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE): Global anti-fraud professional organization offering the CFE credential; overlaps with IIA Switzerland's fraud-detection seminar content and competes for the same internal audit and investigation professionals seeking certification.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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