MCT Beginning T 39

1. The objectives of an audit program are influenced by:

• QSE procedures
• Expectations of top management
• IMS requirements
• Legal and other requirements (compliance obligations)
• Risks identified

2. The person managing the audit program, among other things, will:

• Establish the objectives and scope of the audit program
• Write the audit procedure
• Obtain the availability of auditors
• Determine participation and responsibilities
• Verify that the audit procedure is approved

3. The audit preparation, among other things, contains:

• A review of the conformity of the documentation
• The evaluation of auditor competence
• The re-examination of previous audit reports
• The audit plan
• The audit questionnaire

4. The results of the process internal audit:

• Are management review outputs
• Are management review inputs
• Allow IMS improvement opportunities to be found
• Are verifiable evidences

5. The collected sources of information can be, for example:

• Customer expectations
• Daily results
• Conversation with auditees
• Observation of activities