Advancing Auditing in Higher Education
The Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) is an international professional organization serving institutions of higher education across the globe. Since its establishment in 1958, ACUA has provided its members a collegial forum for exchanging and sharing knowledge and generating new ideas. ACUA is committed to increasing members' knowledge of auditing, regulatory compliance and risk management in higher education.
Message from the ACUA President
ACUA and Audimation Renew Strategic Partnership
ACUA has Moved!
ACUA’s headquarters is now located in Lenexa, Kansas. Please visit our Contact Page for further information!
NCAA Division I and II Audit Guides - Updated October 2008!
The purpose of the Guide is to support the efforts of internal audit departments to effectively evaluate and improve the athletic rules compliance programs at NCAA Division I institutions. The Guide is available to ACUA members only, making it yet another fabulous benefit of your ACUA membership. [Download the newest Division I Guide today!]
Don't forget to check out the Division II Guide as well! Due to the efforts of ACUA volunteers and The Compliance Group, including Chuck Smrt, the Division II Audit Guide is available to ACUA members through an exclusive agreement with NCAA. [ Download the Division II Guide today! ]
Risk Dictionary
ACUA’s Risk Dictionary is here! Through a partnership with Methodware, Inc., ACUA’s Risk Dictionary is now available in a user-friendly database format. Through Methodware, you can now access the valuable information on risks and controls specific to higher education and create reports to meet your specific needs. We would like to give special recognition to Methodware, Inc. for their commitment to this project. We encourage you to use this as an enhanced tool in your audit toolbox.
ACUA members have full access to the database through the ACUA Members Only Section of this Web site. [Risk Dictionary]
We welcome everyone to view a demo version of our Risk Dictionary, which shows a sample of the information available to ACUA members. [Demo - Risk Dictionary]
Position Paper
Open Letter to the Institute of Internal Auditors on Proposed Changes to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
President Robinson expresses views on the proposed changes to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (the Standards) on behalf of ACUA's Board of Directors.... [more]