NAA At A Glance

Introduction

The National Audit Academy was established as a development project of the National Audit Department (NAD) under the 8th Malaysia Plan. The construction began on 15 August 2002 and was fully operational in September 2005. NAA is located in Bandar Enstek, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, 55 kilometers from the NAD Headquarters in Putrajaya and 10 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The NAA has a land area of ​​20 acres. It is the intention of the NAD that this academy to be used as a platform to improve professionalism and as an accreditation body for public auditors. The NAA is given the responsibility to provide a systematic and comprehensive training programme to ensure that all NAD staff are equipped with competency-based training and continuous learning. It takes into account the current training needs and prepares for future challenges. In addition, it also serves to promote awareness in the public sector on the importance of public accountability through courses offered in key areas namely auditing, accounting, information technology and management

The academy is headed by a Director and supported by 55 academic and administrative officers. The courses offered are under 5 programmes namely Auditing, Accounting, Management, Information Technology and International & Coordination

Vision

Training Institute that excels in the field of auditing

Mission

Build competence and capacity in auditing

Objective

1. Equip the Auditors and Assistant Auditors with knowledge of skills and abilities in the field of auditing and other related fields;
2. Provide a quality and systematic training programme;
3. Provide skilled teaching staff;
4. Extend learning methods to electronic learning;
5. Provide conducive infrastructure;
6. Forge smart partnerships with Public Training Institutions/Public Institutions of Higher Learning/Private Training Institutions/Professional Bodies/International Organisations;
7. Promote NAA as a superior Auditing Training Institution

Strategic Thrust

Thrust 1. Develop and enhance the competencies of Auditors/Assistant Auditors

Thrust 2. Improving the quality of learning and teaching

Thrust 3. Improving NAA’s infrastructure

Thrust 4. Strengthen NAA's position as a superior Auditing Training Institution