مجلة الإدارة والتنمية للبحوث والدراسات
Volume 14, Numéro 2, Pages 396-411
2025-12-01

Compliance With Iia Standards Of Ethics And Professionalism - Evidence From Algerian Banks

Authors : Richane Amina .

Abstract

Ethics and professionalism serve as the cornerstone for fostering trust and positive reputation. For internal auditors, these principles are vital, as they constitute the base of confidence and reliance on internal auditors’ work. This study examines whether the internal auditors of Algerian banks adhere to standards of ethics and professionalism required by the IIA. It highlights the importance of ethical conduct and professionalism in internal audit function. A total of 44 questionnaires were collected and analysed using the SPSS V23 software, the results revealed a high compliance with each of the five principles indicating a strong adherence with ethics and professionalism by internal auditors in the Algerian banks.

Keywords

internal audit ; IIA standards ; ethics and professionalism ; banks