Category Archives: Auditing

ISO 9001:2015 Organisational Context

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Shaun

The word is that ISO 9001:2015 will make an attempt (by way of some front end guidance or a normative reference) to emphasise that the management system should take account of ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT – but what does that mean? Well, … Continue reading →

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Value adding third party audits

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Shaun

When we say we want our third party audit to “add value” are we sure for we are clear for whom it needs to add value? Continue reading →

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Audit Reporting

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Shaun

When reporting audit findings, it is important not to fall into an unnatural persona and use words that you would never use in everyday speech Continue reading →

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A risk-based approach to internal audit planning

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Shaun

How do we decide whether we’ve got our frequencies right? Well, there are several considerations Continue reading →

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Auditing Non-Documented Procedures

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Shaun

Can you audit a process in the absence of procedures? Of course you can. This post explains how Continue reading →

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