Internal auditing - an integrated approach is designed primarily for students of internal auditing at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, intending to pursue a career in internal auditing, as well as those chartered accountants with a specialist interest in governance and control issues. This title covers the basic concepts, philosophy and principles underlying the practice of internal auditing, the relationships between the internal auditor, management and the external auditor. In addition the student will gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature of an organization as well as risk management and the role of internal auditing in managing organizational risks and understanding current developments in corporate governance in both the public and private sectors. It will also prove an invaluable aid to those studying for the Certified internal auditor professional qualification since it addresses the syllabus requirements of the Institute of internal auditors and the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and competency framework for internal auditors. This title presents a practical integrated approach to the Institute of internal auditors' recommended Internal Audit approach, and may be implemented within an Internal Audit Department in a cost-effective manner. Accordingly the text may be useful as a reference manual for internal audits in practice.