AS businesses become increasingly complex, demand is growing for internal auditors who can help organisations navigate evolving risks while strengthening governance, compliance and assurance.
With this in mind, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Malaysia and BAC Education Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at building a highly capable, certified and globally aligned internal audit profession to support the growing scale and complexity of modern businesses.
The collaboration will accelerate talent pipeline development through several core initiatives, including the introduction of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) tutorial programmes as well as MBA pathways specialising in internal audit that incorporates CIA Parts 1, 2 and 3 as electives.
The collaboration will also provide future-ready upskilling through Continuous Professional Development programmes on emerging risk areas, alongside joint seminars, workshops and career engagement. In addition, both organisations will collaborate on technology and research to drive innovation in internal audit education.
Under the initiative, BAC students are now eligible to join the IIA Malaysia community, expanding the pool of qualified internal audit practitioners.
IIA Malaysia president Suhailah Mohamed Abdulla said the collaboration strengthens the institute’s ability to develop more professionals who are both technically proficient and strategically equipped to serve as trusted advisers in Malaysia’s governance landscape.
“Our economic expansion also demands internal auditors who do more than check boxes; they must actively create, protect and sustain corporate values,” she said in a June 28 press release.
BAC Education Group chief future officer Raja Singham S. Sukumara Singham said in an age where technology is reshaping every profession, the real competitive advantage lies not simply in having a qualification, but in continuously building skills, credibility and professional relevance.
“Together, we are ensuring that graduates enter the workforce with more than knowledge – they enter with confidence, competence and internationally recognised credentials to make an impact from day one, while building the adaptability to thrive throughout their careers,” he said.
