MCT Beginning

1. An internal audit is initiated, for example:

• When it is scheduled in the audit program
• Following the request of a department manager
• After a dysfunction in an activity
• Following a major evolution of a process

2. The results of the process internal audit:

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

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

• Business continuity procedures
• Expectations of top management
• BCMS requirements
• Statutory and regulatory requirements
• Risks identified

4. 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

5. The audit report often contains:

• Audit findings
• Auditor opinions
• Audit conclusions
• Auditor proposals
• Identified good practices