North American Pulse of Internal Audit
A premier source of data for internal audit leaders, the annual North American Pulse of Internal Audit report provides key benchmarking metrics for budgets, staffing, audit plans, and more. See how your internal audit function compares, and share the digital-friendly report with peers, audit committees, and executive management. The report is designed to be used year-round to help plan and manage internal audit activities.
With survey data going back to 2008, the Pulse of Internal Audit provides exclusive trending information, especially about changes in internal audit budget and staff levels. Reports from previous years provide additional perspective on trends for the profession. Pulse of Internal Audit research is now administered by the Internal Audit Foundation.
2025 North American Pulse of Internal Audit: Benchmarks for Internal Audit Leaders
Discover key trends for managing internal audit budgets, staff, training, and technology. This year’s report highlights the importance of internal audit aligning with organizational strategy and top priorities for implementing technology.
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Previous North American Pulse of Internal Audit Reports
- 2022 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
- 2021 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
- 2020 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
- 2019 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
- 2018 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
- 2017 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
- 2016 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
- 2015 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
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