May 23, 2005

Quality Assurance Standard 1312: Which option is best for you?

By Colleen O’Donnell – KnowledgeLeader Contributing Writer

The clock is ticking to comply with the IIA quality assessment standard (Standard 1312). As the timeline shortens, companies are evaluating which quality assessment option best fits their company: an external assessment or a self-assessment with independent validation. In this article, the vice presidents of internal audit at Chiquita Brands International and Experian each discuss the quality assessment option they selected and why.