Inter-University Internal Audit Case Study Competition 2026
About the Competition
Internal auditing plays a vital role in enhancing an organisation’s capacity to create, safeguard, and sustain value. It does so by offering independent, objective, and risk-based assurance, along with strategic advice and insight to both management and the board.
Now in its 2nd edition, the Inter-University Internal Audit Case Study Competition by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Singapore invites students to showcase their skills and knowledge by tackling real-world case studies, presenting innovative solutions, and demonstrating their understanding of internal auditing practices.
Beyond competition, this initiative brings together a vibrant community, supported by a broad network of organisations united in building a strong talent pipeline and driving the advancement of the internal audit profession.
Why Participate
1. Solve Real-World Challenges
Tackle real-world case studies that capture the complexities of organisational governance, risk management, and internal controls. Acting as part of the Internal Audit team, you will evaluate the company’s governance structure, risk processes, and control environment to identify key issues and propose practical, impactful recommendations to address and mitigate them. Through this experience, you will sharpen your critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills while deepening your understanding of internal audit practices.
2. Enhance Your Professional Network
Participation offers you access to a valuable network of industry professionals and like-minded peers. In addition to the competition experience, you will receive complimentary IIA Singapore Student Membership — unlocking a wealth of resources, insights, and connections to support your development in the internal audit field. Engaging with industry leaders also opens doors to potential career opportunities and future collaborations.
3. Differentiate Your Resume
Differentiate yourself in today’s competitive job market by showcasing your participation in the Inter-University Internal Audit Case Study Competition. Highlight your ability to develop innovative solutions and tackle complex business challenges — demonstrating to future employers your proactive mindset, practical understanding of risk management, and grasp of governance issues. These in-demand skills and experiences make a compelling addition to your resume and set you apart from other candidates.
Joining the Competition
Eligibility: The competition is open to all undergraduates and graduate students enrolled in Singapore-based universities.
Case Study Selection: Teams can choose from case studies based on real companies, giving them the opportunity to apply their knowledge and deliver meaningful insights and actionable recommendations. Each team will take on the role of the Chief Audit Executive who will be presenting the results of your review to the Board/Audit Committee. To register for your team, fill in the registration form available here.
Team Formation: Each team should comprise three to four students. You may form a team with peers from your own university or collaborate across institutions to incorporate a range of perspectives and experiences.
Case Study Proposal Submission: Teams are required to submit a proposal consisting of a video presentation and a proposal deck directed to the management or board, addressing the following areas:
- Understanding the business
- Internal audit approach
- Analysis and identification of issues
- Solutions recommended to address identified issues
- Communication of results
- Team reflections
Inter-University Finals: Finalist teams will be invited to deliver a 30-minute in-person presentation, evaluated by a panel of esteemed industry professionals, followed by a Q&A session.
Awards: The top five teams will receive cash prizes based on their grasp of internal audit principles, the feasibility of their recommendations, analytical strength, creativity, and presentation effectiveness.
You can refer to these resources for more details:
Timeline
| S/N | Key Milestones | Important Dates |
| 1 | Launch of Inter-University Internal Audit Case Study Competition 2026 Invitation to universities to participate |
3 November 2025, Monday |
| 2 | Team Registration Deadline Last day to register for entry |
27 February 2026, Friday |
| 3 | Submission of Competition Materials Teams to submit presentation deck and video recording |
1 April 2026, Wednesday |
| 4 | Final Presentation and Judging Teams are given 30 minutes for an in-person presentation followed by Q&A |
22 May 2026, Friday |
Deliverables and Judging Criteria
The presentation deck and video recording must be submitted by 1 April 2026 to events@iia.org.sg.
| Format | 1. A presentation deck of not more than 10 slides 2. A video recording of not more than 10 minutes |
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
| S/N | Criteria | Point Allotted |
| 1 | Understanding the business | 20 |
| 2 | Internal audit approach | 10 |
| 3 | Analysis and identification of issues | 30 |
| 4 | Solutions recommended to address issues | 20 |
| 5 | Communication of results (including clarity and comprehensiveness of written presentation and verbal communication) | 15 |
| 6 | Team reflections | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
