The European voice of internal audit

The European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing (ECIIA) represents the internal audit profession at European level.

We bring together 35 National Institutes and represent more than 55,000 internal auditors across Europe, acting as the single, consolidated voice of the profession towards European institutions, regulators and key stakeholders.

Advocate, connect and strengthen internal audit in Europe

The ECIIA exists to promote strong corporate governance and effective internal audit across Europe, by working at the intersection of the profession, regulators and policy-makers.

Our role is threefold:

1. Advocate for the profession at European level

We actively engage with:

• European institutions, including the European Commission and European Parliament
• European supervisory and regulatory authorities such as the EBA, ECB and EIOPA
• Other European and international stakeholders involved in corporate governance such as the OECD.

Through advocacy, public affairs and technical dialogue, we promote the recognition, independence and value of internal audit within European regulations, supervisory frameworks and governance codes.

2. Support and coordinate National Institutes

We support our National Institutes by:

• Coordinating common European positions
• Sharing expertise, insights and best practices
• Supporting advocacy efforts at national and European levels
• Facilitating collaboration across countries, sectors and industries

This collective approach strengthens the profession and ensures consistent, high-quality representation across Europe.

3. Create platforms for dialogue and expertise

The ECIIA delivers concrete value to the profession through:

• Webinars, conferences and European forums
• Position papers and responses to public consultations
• Surveys, research and professional insights
• Working groups and task forces on key topics, including banking, insurance, public sector and corporate governance

These activities connect practitioners, regulators and experts, and contribute to a stronger, more resilient governance ecosystem in Europe.

In a rapidly evolving regulatory and risk environment, effective internal audit is essential to sound governance, organisational resilience and public trust.

By representing the profession at European level and supporting National Institutes, the ECIIA helps ensure that internal audit remains a key pillar of good governance across Europe and beyond.