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Permission to Reprint and Translate IPPF

All IIA members may download any and all portions of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). That’s everything from mandatory guidance (Definition of Internal Auditing, Code of Ethics, and Standards) to strongly recommended guidance (Position Papers, Practice Advisories, and Practice Guides) directly from our website.

For those who are not IIA members, you’re still free to download the mandatory guidance portions of the IPPF. Additionally, Position Papers are also offered freely due to their broad applicability.

Reprint IPPF

IIA members are permitted to use the IPPF in the following scenarios, with the inclusion of the credit line - Copyright ^© by The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. All rights reserved.

• Incorporating The IIA's Definition of Internal Auditing, Code of Ethics, and Standards, as applicable, in an internal audit charter or operating manual.
• Posting the IPPF on an organization’s Intranet, provided that access is restricted to only individuals who are IIA members.
• Sharing any aspect of the IPPF with your organization’s board, audit committee, and management for internal and non-commercial uses.
• Including links from your organization’s websites, training materials, or print materials to the IPPF on The IIA’s website.

Non-IIA members are permitted to use the IPPF in the following scenarios, with the inclusion of the credit line - Copyright © by The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. All rights reserved.

• Incorporating The IIA's Definition of Internal Auditing, Code of Ethics, and Standards, as applicable, in an internal audit charter or operating manual.
• Posting the Definition of Internal Auditing, Code of Ethics, Standards, and Position Papers on an organization’s Intranet.
• Sharing the Definition of Internal Auditing, Code of Ethics, Standards, and Position Papers with your organization’s board, audit committee, and management for internal and non-commercial uses.
• Including links from your organization’s websites, training materials, or print materials to the IPPF on The IIA’s website.

For permission to reprint for purposes other than those listed above, please visit the Copyright Clearance Center.

Translate IPPF

According to Administrative Directive No. 2 - Translation or Adaptation of the IPPF and Its Related Guidance, the IPPF Standards, and guidance, including its translation, are copyrighted by The IIA Inc. Permission should be obtained from The IIA before any translations are initiated.

Please download the following application to request permission to translate the IPPF:

Once the translation is complete, send the translation, along with the Translation Attestation Form, to guidance@theiia.org.