IIA Israel - Institute of Internal Auditors in Israel

What IIA Israel - Institute of Internal Auditors in Israel does

IIA Israel (Institute of Internal Auditors in Israel) is the sole authorized Israeli representative of the global Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), a non-profit professional association headquartered in Tel Aviv. It serves internal audit professionals, audit committees, CPAs, risk and compliance officers, and public sector organizations across Israel, providing the Hebrew-translated International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, a portfolio of globally-credited certifications (CIA, CRMA, CFSA, CGAP, CCSA, QIAL, IAP), continuing professional education, an annual conference, and a professional journal. The organization operates with a lean staff of approximately 5 and is led by President Doron Ronen and a volunteer board drawn from large Israeli enterprises and the Office of the State Comptroller.

The chamber's core product is a professional development and certification platform delivered through in-person workshops, Zoom-based seminars, webinars, an annual flagship conference, and academic programs run in partnership with four Israeli universities (Ben-Gurion, Haifa, Ariel, Ono). Underlying technology is a standard web platform (theiia.org.il) handling membership, course enrollment, and payment processing via a third-party gateway (Rivhit); certification administration runs on the global IIA's CCMS. There is no proprietary software product, and the technology stack is commodity rather than differentiated.

Revenue is generated from five streams: recurring annual membership dues, fee-based training courses and workshops (250-2,200 ILS per course), CIA Challenge Exam packages ($1,300 members, $1,500 non-members), the annual conference, and academic partnership programs. Marketing and distribution rely on the website, a professional journal, social channels (LinkedIn and Facebook groups), direct email, university partnerships, and earned media. Cross-discounted member pricing arrangements with sister associations (Institute of Accountants, ISACA Israel, Association of Local Authority Auditors, Directors' Association) create an interconnected professional community. The 5-employee footprint, single-country scope, and absence of disclosed financials indicate a small operation despite the institutional significance of its mandate.

Name

IIA Israel - Institute of Internal Auditors in Israel

Legal name

לשכת המבקרים הפנימיים אי. אי. איי ישראל (חלצ)

Website

https://theiia.org.il

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IIA Israel is the sole authorized Israeli representative of the global Institute of Internal Auditors, providing professional certification (CIA, CRMA, etc.), Hebrew-translated audit standards, training courses, and an annual conference to internal auditors and audit committees across Israel's public and private sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internal Audit Professional Association Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHABAA

Audit & Assurance Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Accounting, Audit & Tax Services

SECONDARYEDADACAB

National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

SECONDARYEDADACAG

International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

SECONDARYEDADAGAA

Institutional & Programmatic Accreditation Audits

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Quality Assurance, Compliance & Audit

Keywords

• Internal audit certification
• Professional audit training
• CIA certification programs
• Audit professional development
• Internal audit standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged to internal auditors and related professionals. Members receive access to professional resources, the journal, training discounts, and CPE reporting services.
2. Training Courses and Workshops: Fee-based professional development programs including workshops, seminars, and multi-session courses (e.g., data analytics with IDEA software, organizational culture and ethics, AI auditing, report writing). Pricing varies by membership status, ranging from 250 ILS to 2,200 ILS per course.
3. CIA Certification and Exam Administration: The chamber administers CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification exams and exam preparation courses. CIA Challenge Exam packages are priced at $1,300 for IIA members and $1,500 for non-members. Preparation courses are sold separately.
4. Annual Conference Revenue: Revenue generated from the annual professional conference, including registration fees and sponsorship.
5. Academic Partnership Programs: Revenue from university-based internal audit certification programs conducted in partnership with institutions such as Ben-Gurion University, University of Haifa, Ariel University, and Ono Academic College.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

IIA Israel operates as the sole authorized Israeli representative of the global Institute of Internal Auditors, providing membership services, internationally recognized professional certifications (CIA, CRMA, CFSA, CGAP, CCSA, QIAL, IAP), professional training courses and workshops, an annual professional conference, university-partnered academic programs, and a professional journal for internal auditors across Israel. The chamber translates and disseminates the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing into Hebrew and serves as the sole administrator of CIA certification in Israel.

Product overview

IIA Israel (Institute of Internal Auditors in Israel) is the exclusive Israeli representative of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global, operating as a professional membership organization since 1941. Its offerings are centered on professional development, certification, and knowledge-sharing for the internal audit community in Israel. The portfolio consists of the CIA Certification program (including an accelerated Challenge Exam pathway), a suite of classroom and online training courses (workshops, webinars, seminars), an annual professional conference, a Quality Assurance Review (QAR) registry of qualified reviewers, and a professional journal. Training programs span multiple Israeli universities and are delivered through in-person, Zoom, and hybrid formats. The organization does not offer a software product but rather professional education, certification, and community services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIA Challenge Exam: A expedited certification program for Certified Internal Auditor offered to members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel
• QAR - Quality Assurance Review

Products and services

• CIA Certification (Certified Internal Auditor)
• Internal Audit Training Courses and Programs
• Annual Professional Conference
• Privacy, Data Protection, and AI Audit Workshop
• Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Registry
• Webinars and Professional Seminars
• Data Analytics Workshop using IDEA Software
• Organizational Culture and Ethics Workshop (Soft Audit)
• Trendology Workshop
• Investigative Auditing Workshop
• Professional Journal (כתב עת)
• IIA Certification Portfolio
• Audit Planning and Report Writing Workshop
• University-Based Academic Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• CIA-certified professionals earn approximately $38,000 more on average than non-certified peers worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Institute of Internal Auditors (Global / IIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe global IIA is the parent professional body that sets international standards for internal auditing since 1941. IIA Israel is its sole and exclusive authorized representative in Israel, responsible for translating standards, administering certifications, and representing the global body domestically. The global IIA has approximately 266,000 members across 180 countries.
• Ben-Gurion University of the NegevcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for internal audit certification program (semester B, 2026 academic year). The program opened on 14.04.2026 in a hybrid format and provides professional internal audit training.
• University of HaifacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for a Master's degree (MPA) in Internal and Public Audit, as well as external studies program in internal auditing (25.03.26 intake).
• Ariel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program offering a Bachelor's degree in Economics combined with Internal Audit Sciences. The unique multidisciplinary program trains students for careers in internal auditing.
• Ono Academic College - The Kariel Academic CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for an internal audit certification program (2026 academic year, opening 9.9.2025, ending 23.6.2026). Classes held on Tuesdays 17:00-20:15, primarily online. Program is recognized by the IIA Israel Training Committee under the Internal Audit Law 1992.
• Institute of Accountants in Israel (Chamber of Accountants)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional partnership with discounted pricing for members of both organizations on courses and events. The CIA Challenge Exam is specifically designed for members of the Institute of Accountants as an accelerated pathway to CIA certification.
• Office of the State ComptrollercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe State Comptroller of Israel serves as an ex-officio keynote speaker at IIA Israel's annual conferences. The chamber also publishes materials related to the State Comptroller's directives and provides professional guidance aligned with public sector audit requirements.
• ISACA IsraelminorOthersJoint professional development activities with discounted pricing for members of both organizations on courses and events.
• Association of Local Authority AuditorsminorOthersJoint professional development activities with discounted pricing for members on IIA Israel courses and events.
• Directors' Association (Igud Hadirectors)minorOthersJoint professional development activities with discounted pricing for members on IIA Israel courses and events.
• CCMS (Certification Candidate Management System) - Global IIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe global IIA's certification management system used by IIA Israel for administering CIA and other certifications, including candidate registration, exam scheduling, and CPE reporting.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG): Global nonprofit organization providing GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) certifications and training. Comparable as a professional association offering certifications and standards in overlapping risk management and compliance domains.
• Institute of Risk Management (IRM): UK-based professional body for risk managers offering certifications and qualifications. Comparable to IIA Israel as a professional membership organization serving risk and audit professionals with credentialing programs.

Direct peers

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE): The world's largest anti-fraud organization, offering CFE certification. Both organizations serve audit and fraud prevention professionals with overlapping training, certification, and professional development offerings.
• ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association): Global professional association for IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity professionals. ISACA Israel is a sister organization with joint events and discounted member pricing, serving overlapping professional segments in audit and compliance.
• Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA): UK-based professional body for internal auditors, equivalent to IIA Israel in its home market. Both organizations are national chapters representing internal audit professionals and offering similar certification and training programs.
• The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global: The global parent organization that IIA Israel represents. Both organizations focus on internal audit professional standards, certification (CIA), and training, with IIA Israel operating as the exclusive Israeli chapter of this global body.
• Association of Local Authority Auditors: Israeli sister professional association for local government internal auditors with joint events and discounted member pricing. Serves a specialized segment of the internal audit profession in Israel's public sector.
• Institute of Accountants in Israel: Israeli professional association for certified public accountants. IIA Israel has a formal partnership with this organization offering discounted pricing and the CIA Challenge Exam pathway for CPA members transitioning to internal auditing.

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of CPAs (AICPA): Major US professional organization for certified public accountants with extensive audit and assurance resources. Comparable as a professional membership body serving accounting and audit professionals with certification programs.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): Major global chartered accountancy body offering audit and assurance credentials. Comparable to IIA Israel as a professional membership organization providing certifications and professional standards in audit-related fields.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iiaisrael
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iia-israel

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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