Hyderabad: Approva Corporation, an enterprise controls management software firm, has joined The Institute of Internal Auditors' partners in progress programme. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) , the audit profession's recognised authority and principal educator and Approva Corporation, will work together to promote and support the internal audit profession.

The IIA partners in progress is an invitation-only programme designed to establish relationships with organisations that provide quality goods and services for internal auditors. For more than a half century, the IIA has partnered with similar organisations.

"Few business processes are of more concern to internal auditors than an organisation's system of internal control," says IIA president Dave Richard. "We are pleased to have Approva join our partnership programme and to further the charge of the internal audit profession for strong systems of internal control."

Says Prashanth (PV) Boccasam, president and CEO of Approvam, "Our company's enterprise controls management software is an excellent tool for internal and external auditors to use when searching for the 'needle in the haystack.' Approva software helps large companies build sustainable Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programmes by continuously monitoring internal controls and business processes for business exceptions. We look forward to collaborating with The IIA on new programs that improve internal auditing's ability to leverage technology to improve internal controls and business process efficiency at the same time. "

Approva Corporation enables large organisations to transform compliance efforts into competitive advantage. By offering unique, continuous and actionable insight into business processes, Approva software provides sustainable compliance and delivers improved control, increased profit and enhanced shareholder confidence.

Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The IIA has more than 100,000 members from all around the world in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, IT audit, education, and security.