MCT Beginning T 38

1. 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

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

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

3. The implementation of the audit program requires:

• Its approval by top management
• Its communication to the concerned parties
• Audit plans to be followed
• Audit follow-up

4. The auditor has knowledge and controls the application of:

• Audit priciples
• Process approach
• Management principles
• Applicable requirements
• Organizing the team

5. Improving the audit program takes into account the:

• Rate of implementation of the audit plan
• Percentage of trained persons as internal auditors
• Trends of audits
• Proper application of procedures