The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal controls, information technology audit, education, and security. Globally, The IIA has more than 200,000 members. The IIA was established in 1941, in New York City. The IIA - NY Chapter has almost 4,000 members and is the largest chapter for many years now. The NY Chapter was the first chapter and is one of 159 chapters in North America serving more than 70,000 members in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.