Quality Assurance self reviews and external peer reviews have become part of the professional practice of internal auditing. These reviews are recognized and required by the Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”), the Association of College and University Auditors (“ACUA”), and other professional organizations.

To disseminate information on quality assurance and peer reviews, ACUA and others have formed committees to address relevant needs of members and promote best practices within their organizations. The IIA first recognized the need for both internal and external reviews back in 1984 when it published the Quality Assurance Review Manual for Internal Auditing. Since then, The IIA has required either an external Quality Assurance Review “QAR” or a validation of an internal self assessment at least one every five years.

ALP has individuals certified by the Institute of Internal Auditors as Accredited Quality Assessment Validators who have experience completing either the full QAR or providing an independent validation of a Quality Assessment completed by your organization. Download a brochure here: Quality Assurance Reviews Brochure