Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors
Mat Cooling FCPFA is an accomplished professional in risk consulting and governance, currently serving as Director of Risk Consulting for Forvis Mazars in the UK and as an Independent Member on the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for Ofwat. With extensive experience across various sectors, Mat has held key roles such as Partner at Cervus Plus Consulting LLP, delivering risk and assurance services to educational institutions, and Director of Audit, Risk and Assurance at the University of Surrey, overseeing a multidisciplinary team. As a Board Trustee for Aster Foundation and an Independent Committee Member for Aster Group UK, Mat demonstrates a strong commitment to public service and governance. Additionally, Mat contributes to the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors as a trainer and has held positions on multiple audit committees, enhancing organizational compliance and risk management frameworks. Educational qualifications include a degree in Economics, Politics, and Public Policy from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Chartered Public Finance Accountant designation from CIPFA.
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors is the only professional body dedicated to internal auditors in the UK and Ireland. We are passionate about our members and our profession. Internal auditing is a dynamic career offering a unique insight across all parts of an organisation and its strategies. Internal auditors work with management and the board to consider the risks to the achievement of business objectives and how well these are being managed. To do this, they need to be highly skilled and effective. That's why internal auditors come to the Chartered IIA as individual practitioners and whole teams looking for career development including training, technical guidance, thought leadership resources and other services. To find out more about what we do and to connect with other internal auditors, visit our website https://www.iia.org.uk and join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3332713 We operate at a local level through our nine regions and proudly represent more than 10,000 members across the UK and Ireland. We’re part of the Global IIA which has 190,000 members in 190 countries. We work collectively to raise the profile of the profession whilst maintaining our great standards as a professional body. We’ve been in business for over 60 years and gained our Royal Charter in 2010.