ECIIA and EIRG (European Institute Research Group) are hosting a webinar on Internal Audit and Human Capital, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM (CET). The 2025 edition of Risk in Focus (RiF) has once again highlighted Human Capital as the second biggest risk. It is also expected to remain in the top three […]
Brussels, 2 December 2024 – EuropeanIssuers has launched its inaugural “Report on CSRD Implementation – Key Findings from European Listed Companies on the Implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)” during today’s Sustainability Reporting conference in Brussels. This report, based on responses from 144 listed companies across Europe, highlights both the opportunities and challenges of […]
The ECIIA Public Sector Committee is proud to release comprehensive resources designed to support internal audit functions in the European public sector as they implement the new Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). These standards, launched in January 2024, offer a robust framework for elevating the quality and consistency of internal auditing worldwide, focusing on conformance […]
The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will become mandatory on January 17, 2025. Is your internal audit team ready to meet the challenges ahead? Join our upcoming webinar to explore how DORA will reshape internal audit practices in the insurance sector. Gain critical insights from industry leaders and discover practical strategies to ensure […]
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) published the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000. ISSA 5000 has been developed as a framework-neutral and profession-agnostic standard, aiming to establish a global baseline for assurance engagements related to sustainability reporting. This standard will apply to assurance engagements concerning sustainability information reported for periods starting […]
Event Recap On November 26, 2024, ECIIA and the European Institute Research Group (EIRG) hosted an insightful webinar on Risk in Focus hot topic: Cybersecurity. The panel of industry experts explored: The session also highlighted practical strategies for internal auditors to help organisations navigate these challenges. Speakers: Key takeaways from the discussion included: 1. Cyber […]
The European Contact Group (ECG) published a paper on considerations for companies’ sustainability reporting under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), outlining potential situations that companies may wish to consider in the first years of CSRD reporting. These relate especially to company-specific interpretations or uncertainties that users may be unaware of. To know more, click […]
Event Recap On November 13, 2024, internal auditors and audit leaders gathered virtually for an insightful free webinar on ethical resilience—a critical trait for high-performing professionals in the field. The session, led by industry experts Richard Chambers (Senior Advisor, Risk and Audit at AuditBoard) and Massimiliano Turconi (President of ECIIA and CAE at TIM S.p.A.), […]
The European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing (ECIIA) welcomed the opportunity to respond to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) consultation on their draft guide on governance and risk culture. We acknowledge the vital role that risk culture plays in the effectiveness of internal audit functions (IAF). For further insights, refer to our publication on risk culture here. […]
The final guidelines on limited assurance for sustainability reporting, developed by the Committee of European Auditing Oversight Bodies (CEAOB), are now public. These guidelines were created at the request of the European Commission to support statutory auditors and other assurance providers handling limited assurance engagements introduced by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Read the […]