The Internal Auditing Pocket Guide: Preparing, Performing, Reporting and Follow-up, Second Edition

This best-seller prepares auditors to conduct internal audits against quality, environmental, safety, and other audit criteria. This handy pocket guide covers all the steps necessary to complete an internal audit, from assignment to follow-up. New and updated chapters reflect new techniques to address vague requirements, more illustrations and examples, ISO 19011 thinking, and verification of auditee follow-up actions. This condensed, easy-to-read book is a valuable resource and great tool for training others on how to perform an internal audit. It is appropriate for those who have no prior knowledge of audit principles or techniques. Content:• Front Matter • Table of Contents 1. Welcome to Auditing 2. Getting the Assignment 3. Audit Process Inputs (Purpose and Scope) 4. Preparing for the Audit 5. Identifying Requirements and Planning 6. Desk Audit and Audit Strategies 7. Beginning the Audit 8. Data Collection 9. Techniques to Improve Effectiveness and Address Vague Requirements 10. Analyzing the Results 11. Reporting 12. Audit Follow-up, Corrective Action, and Closure Appendices • Glossary • References Index Welcome to auditing Getting the assignment Audit process inputs (purpose and scope) Preparing for the audit Identifying requirements and planning Desk audit and audit strategies Beginning the audit Data collection Techniques to improve effectiveness and address vague requirements Analyzing the results Reporting Audit follow-up, corrective action, and closure Appendix A Example audit plan Appendix B Example work order Appendix C Example meeting agenda and record Appendix D Example interview schedule Appendix E Example checklist page Appendix F Audit time considerations Appendix G Example notification letter Appendix H Popular performance standards Appendix I Example audit report Appendix J Auditor code of conduct Appendix K Example corrective/preventive action request Appendix L Corrective action checklist Appendix M 20 basic audit principles Glossary Recommended references Index. This best-seller pocket guide prepares auditors to conduct internal audits against quality, environmental, safety, and other audit criteria. This handy pocket guide covers all the steps necessary to complete an internal audit, from assignment to follow-up. New and updated chapters reflect new techniques to address vague requirements, more illustrations and examples, ISO 19011 thinking, and verification of auditee follow-up actions. This condensed, easy-to-read book is a valuable resource and great tool for training others on how to perform an internal audit. It is appropriate for those who hav

this Best-seller Is Fully Updated And Expanded! The Entire Audit Process Is Discussed, From The Audit Assignment To Analyzing Results And Following Up On The Action Items. This Easy-to-use Pocket Guide Summarizes All The Steps Necessary To Complete An Internal Audit. New And Updated Sections Reflect New Techniques, Iso 19011 Thinking, And The Approach To New Standards. The Condensed Format Of This Book Makes It A Good Tool To Use When Training Others How To Perform An Internal Audit And Is Appropriate For Those Who Have No Prior Knowledge Of Audit Principles Or Techniques.

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