The North American Pulse of Internal Audit is an annual report that has become a priceless tool for internal auditors, stakeholders, and executive leaders. The report is a survey of some of the highest-ranking internal auditors in leading organizations throughout North America.

The 2026 pulse report offers survey results from 373 internal audit leaders. These leaders were asked questions about budget, staff, audit plans, CAE responsibilities, reporting relationships, and more.

Download your copy of 2026 North American Pulse of Internal Audit: Benchmarks for Internal Audit Leaders from the IIA, the Internal Audit Foundation, and Optro to learn more about:

• Budget, staffing, and audit plan trends from 2025
• New roles and responsibilities for chief audit executives in 2026
• The importance of strong reporting relationships that align with organizational strategies