MCT Beginning

1. 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

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 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 feasibility of an audit is determined by:

• The importance of the audited process
• The complexity of the audited process
• The existence of sufficient information for planning the audit
• The availability of necessary resources
• The absence of a conflict of interest

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

• Environmental procedures
• Expectations of top management
• EMS requirements
• Compliance obligations
• Risks identified