The Institute of Internal Auditors Ukraine

What The Institute of Internal Auditors Ukraine does

The Institute of Internal Auditors Ukraine (IIA Ukraine / ВГО «ІВАУ») is a non-profit public association founded in 2001 in Kyiv as the official Ukrainian representative of Global IIA (The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc.), the worldwide internal audit professional body founded in 1941 with over 190,000 members in 170+ countries. The Institute serves internal audit professionals, government agencies, financial institutions, and state-owned enterprises across Ukraine by providing access to Global IIA certifications (CIA, CRMA, CFSA, CGAP, QIAL, CCSA), Ukrainian translations of Global Internal Audit Standards and topical requirements, professional development events (annual conferences, round tables, webinars, workshops), and methodological support for building internal audit functions per international standards. The organization operates with a lean team of 9 employees and is governed by a Board, Audit Committee, and President, with Maksym Pomerko appointed as CEO in June 2026.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) mandatory annual membership fees per the Institute's Charter, with each member automatically receiving Global IIA membership; (2) paid training events, seminars, and workshops (e.g., CIA exam preparation, ISO 27001 training, data analytics workshops, MS Teams for internal audit teams), with member discounts of approximately 20%; and (3) sale of printed editions of International Internal Audit Standards and Practical Recommendations, while electronic Ukrainian-language copies are available free of charge. Active members benefit from automatic CIA certification fee waivers (application, annual renewal, and first exam registration) via Global IIA's CCMS system.

The Institute's go-to-market is community-led: it recruits members through professional events, conferences, and digital channels (website, email newsletters, social media), then converts them into active participants via training, certification support, and advocacy. Strategic partnerships — including a 2021 Memorandum with the State Customs Service of Ukraine, ongoing collaboration with the National Bank of Ukraine, and joint events with the Auditor Chamber, ISACA Kyiv Chapter, Baker Tilly, and PwC Academy — extend its reach into the public sector, banking, and professional services verticals. The Institute also conducts annual "State of Internal Audit in Ukraine" research surveys and actively advocates for Ukrainian internal audit legislation.

Name

The Institute of Internal Auditors Ukraine

Legal name

Всеукраїнська громадська організація «Інститут Внутрішніх Аудиторів України»

Website

https://theiia.org.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Institute of Internal Auditors Ukraine (IIA Ukraine / ВГО «ІВАУ») is a Kyiv-based non-profit professional association founded in 2001, serving as the official Ukrainian chapter of Global IIA. It provides internal audit professionals, financial institutions, and government agencies with CIA certification support, translated Global Internal Audit Standards, training, and annual conferences.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ), International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies (EDADACAG), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB), Financial Risk, Controls & Audit (Public Sector) (BPAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Internal audit certification
• Professional membership association
• Audit standards translation
• CIA certification support
• Audit training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (членські внески): Annual mandatory membership fees are collected from members as per the Institute's Charter and Membership Regulations.
2. Training and seminar fees: Revenue is generated from paid training events, seminars, workshops, and specialized courses (e.g., CIA exam prep, ISO 27001 training, data analytics workshops). Fees vary; member discounts are offered (e.g., 20% discount for members on some events).
3. Sale of printed standards and publications: The Institute sells printed copies of International Internal Audit Standards and Practical Recommendations. Electronic copies with parallel Ukrainian translation are available for free download.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Institute of Internal Auditors Ukraine (IIA Ukraine) is a non-profit professional membership association that serves as the official Ukrainian chapter of Global IIA. It provides CIA and CRMA certification support (with automatic fee waivers for members), publishes Ukrainian translations of Global Internal Audit Standards and topical requirements, delivers professional training seminars and webinars, and organizes annual conferences for internal audit practitioners across Ukraine's banking, public sector, and corporate enterprises.

Product overview

The Institute of Internal Auditors Ukraine (IIA Ukraine/VGO IVAU) operates as the Ukrainian national representative of The Institute of Internal Auditors (Global IIA), providing a portfolio of professional development services centered on internal audit certification support, standards translation and dissemination, and continuing professional education. The core offerings include CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and CRMA certification support with automatic fee waivers for members, translated Global Internal Audit Standards and topical requirements (Cybersecurity, Third Party), training programs on standards implementation, and an annual conference series. The institute also conducts annual state-of-research on the internal audit profession in Ukraine and maintains a library of methodological materials including position papers, practical comments on public sector audit, and corporate governance recommendations. All members receive automatic membership in Global IIA with access to international resources and certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certification Support Support program for internal audit professionals to obtain the globally recognized CIA certification, including exam preparation materials, free exam registration, and annual fee waivers for active IIA Ukraine members through Global IIA's CCMS system.
• COSO Fraud Risk Management Certificate Program Training and certification program covering fraud risk management methodologies based on the COSO framework, delivered as a joint program with Global IIA.
• Global Internal Audit Standards (Ukrainian Translation) Official Ukrainian translations of the Global Internal Audit Standards, topical requirements (Cybersecurity, Third Party), and implementation guides for public sector and organizations, available for free download.
• Annual IVAU Conference Annual flagship professional development conference for internal audit practitioners in Ukraine, conducted in hybrid format (in-person in Kyiv plus online streaming).
• Audit Leadership Forum 2026 Cross-border professional forum for audit leadership organized by IIA Ukraine with ProMoney and Global IIA support, held in Warsaw, Poland.
• Internal Audit Training and Seminars Paid training events, seminars, and workshops covering topics such as Global Internal Audit Standards implementation, Quality Assurance programs, ISO 27001, data analytics, and CIA exam preparation, with member discounts.
• Annual Internal Audit State Research Annual research study analyzing the maturity levels, resource allocation, automation, and professional development trends of the internal audit profession in Ukraine.
• Internal Auditor Journal Subscription Subscription access to the Internal Auditor journal published by Global IIA, providing articles on internal audit practices and professional development.
• Methodological Materials Library Collection of translated position papers, practical comments, and guidance documents covering internal audit practices including the Three Lines Model, public sector audit, and corporate governance recommendations.
• Annual Membership in IIA Ukraine and Global IIA Mandatory annual membership that grants automatic Global IIA membership, access to certification programs, translated standards, professional development events, networking, and automatic CIA fee waivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ukrainian translation of the Global Internal Audit Standards published and available for free download.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

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

• ProMoneymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 December 2025ProMoney partners with IIA Ukraine to organize the Audit Leadership Forum 2026 (April 16, 2026, Warsaw, Poland), with support from Global IIA. ProMoney also co-organized the XXIII Conference 'Internal Audit and Control' with IIA Ukraine and conducted a round table on internal audit function requirements for public interest entities.
• State Customs Service of Ukraine (Державна митна служба України)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2021A cooperation Memorandum was signed on 29 September 2021 under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. The partnership aims to ensure effective functioning of internal audit systems in the State Customs Service. IIA Ukraine committed to conducting training events and developing methodological documents for building internal audit in the State Customs Service according to Ukrainian legislation and International Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Audit. Signatories: Head of State Customs Service Pavlo Riabikin and IIA Ukraine President Tetiana Lebedynets.
• Auditor Chamber of Ukraine (Аудиторська палата України)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2021IIA Ukraine and the Auditor Chamber of Ukraine jointly organized a round table on 8 October 2021 on the topic 'Internal Audit and the Possibility of Using Its Results During Financial Statement Audit'. This collaboration connects internal and external audit communities in Ukraine.
• Global IIA (The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc.)coreOthersGlobal IIA is the international professional association for internal auditors, founded in 1941, with over 190,000 members in more than 170 countries. IIA Ukraine is the official Ukrainian representative of Global IIA. All IIA Ukraine members automatically receive Global IIA membership. IIA Global provides certification programs (CIA, CRMA, etc.), international standards, research (CBOK), and educational resources. IIA Global also supports Ukrainian members through automatic fee waivers for CIA certification.
• State Audit Service of Ukraine and Accounting Chamber of UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIA Ukraine participated in round tables organized by the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine on cooperation between internal and external auditors, held on 29 November 2023. The Institute also collaborates with the State Audit Service on legislative initiatives and professional standards.
• National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)majorOthersThe National Bank of Ukraine's Internal Audit Department actively participates in IIA Ukraine events and leadership. Olena Avramenko, Director of Internal Audit at the NBU, received the IIA Excellence Awards 2025 'Internal Audit Manager of the Year'. The NBU represents a key institutional member in the financial sector.
• European Association of Institutes of Internal AuditorsmajorOthersIIA Ukraine participates in the European Association of Institutes of Internal Auditors, attending events such as the annual conference in Hungary (2014) and organizing joint activities with other European IIA chapters.
• IIA Lithuania (Vidaus auditorių asociacija)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIA Lithuania collaborated with IIA Ukraine on a free webinar titled 'ESG Embedding: Are You Ready?' held on 25 January 2023, demonstrating cross-border professional cooperation within the Baltic region.
• Baker Tilly UkraineminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBaker Tilly Ukraine collaborated with IIA Ukraine on a joint seminar (November 2014) introducing International Standards of Internal Audit, and published an article-interview about Practical Recommendations for Internal Audit Standards.
• PwC Academy UkraineminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPwC Academy Ukraine co-organized a round table with IIA Ukraine on 'IT Management — Necessity or Fashion?' on 12 June 2014, combining professional audit and advisory expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ISACA: Global professional association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity audit (CISA, CISM, CRISC). IIA Ukraine and ISACA Kyiv Chapter already collaborate on IT audit processes (since 2014), making ISACA a close thematic peer and the principal adjacent professional body for IT-focused internal auditors.
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): Global professional body for chartered accountants, with members across Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Operates a broader membership/certification model that overlaps IIA Ukraine's audit/accounting professional development space, though it serves a wider accounting remit rather than internal-audit specialization.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales): Global chartered accountancy body with a strong membership, certification, and continuing professional development model. Comparable institutional form (membership association + standards/training), but with a broader accounting remit than IIA Ukraine's internal-audit focus.

Regional players

• Auditor Chamber of Ukraine (Аудиторська палата України): National self-regulatory body for external auditors in Ukraine. Co-organized a 2021 round table with IIA Ukraine on internal/external audit coordination. A regional peer serving the Ukrainian audit profession, but focused on external statutory audit rather than internal audit.
• IIA Romania: Romanian national IIA chapter serving internal auditors in a neighboring Eastern European market. Highly comparable structure (national membership body, certification support, events), but operates in a different geography.

Direct peers

• IIA Lithuania (Vidaus auditorių asociacija): Lithuanian national chapter of Global IIA, operating the same professional membership model for internal auditors. Directly comparable: both are single-country IIA affiliates translating standards, running CIA certification support, and offering continuing professional education to their respective national audit communities.
• IIA Poland: Polish national chapter of Global IIA; one of the larger Central/Eastern European IIA affiliates. Comparable professional membership model, certification support, and standards dissemination; useful benchmark for scale of regional IIA chapters adjacent to IIA Ukraine.
• IIA Hungary: Hungarian national IIA chapter, mentioned in IIA Ukraine's history (2014 European conference attendance). Same membership-driven model serving internal auditors in a single country; directly comparable in scope, services, and GTM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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