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What To Do If You Disagree With An NCR From An Auditor?
There will be times in your career where you get told some part of your system is non-conforming but you don't agree with what is said.

Andrew Thornhill
Jun 4, 20203 min read


How to Conduct Remote Internal Audits
This blog provides insights into how remote audits can be conducted in the most effective way, based on my many years of auditing experience

Andrew Thornhill
Apr 22, 20208 min read


What evidence Does an Auditor Need to See?
In this video we’re going to explain what kind of evidence an external auditor needs to see when they come to your site.

Andrew Thornhill
Mar 26, 20205 min read


How Much Does it Cost to get ISO Certified?
Variables to audit costs, how to ask for a quote, other things to consider, and how to get a discount for ISO Certification.

Andrew Thornhill
Feb 19, 20203 min read


The Compliance Eco System Explained
The Compliance Eco System can be a complex topic to get your head around. In this video, Andrew provides a clear explanation of the system.

Andrew Thornhill
Jan 29, 20202 min read


How to take action on risks and opportunities (Clause 6.1.1)
In this blog, we discuss how to take action on risks and opportunities, as outline in clause 6.1.1 of the ISO Standards.

Andrew Thornhill
Oct 24, 20191 min read


What to do if an auditee produces additional evidence after the audit
In this blog, I am going to look at how to deal with a situation where the auditee produces more evidence AFTER the audit is completed.

Andrew Thornhill
Oct 3, 20193 min read


How to communicate an audit finding of NON-CONFORMANCE
In this blog, Andrew provides an approach you can take to clearly communicate a finding of non-conformance in a diplomatic way.

Andrew Thornhill
Sep 26, 20193 min read


How to write a clear and concise audit finding statements
In this blog, I am going to provide a complete and concise method that will help you write clear audit findings.

Andrew Thornhill
Sep 20, 20194 min read


People skills that are important for an effective audit
In this blog, I have outlined some of the key people skills that will help make your next audit effective.

Andrew Thornhill
Sep 12, 20193 min read


How to audit a process that is not defined
In this blog, Andrew discusses some steps you can take if you are assigned to audit a process that is not clearly defined.

Andrew Thornhill
Sep 5, 20193 min read


Types of Questions to Ask in Internal Audits
In this blog, Andrew explores the different types of questioning styles to use when conducting an internal audit.

Andrew Thornhill
Aug 22, 20196 min read


How To Audit an Operational Task You Don't Know Much About
There are 2 key things you can do if you're in a situation where you need to audit an operational activity that you do not know much about..

Andrew Thornhill
Aug 15, 20192 min read


Steps to take if the Auditee is uncomfortable with audit process.
A lot of auditors would have been in a situation where they have noticed the person they are auditing is not comfortable.

Andrew Thornhill
Aug 8, 20193 min read


How much audit evidence is enough to draw a factual finding?
You do not want to be left in no-mans-land when it comes to auditing, so it is important that you know HOW much evidence to gather.

Andrew Thornhill
Aug 1, 20193 min read


How to Gather OBJECTIVE Audit Evidence
In this blog, you will learn about the key sources of objective evidence you can utilize during the audit process.

Andrew Thornhill
Jul 25, 20194 min read


Do you NEED an Audit Plan? And more importantly, how to create one
In this blog we are going to look at the value and purpose of an audit plan. We’ll also address the issue of ‘do we actually need one?’

Andrew Thornhill
Jul 18, 20194 min read


What is meant by the Audit Objective, Scope and Criteria?
In this blog, Andrew explains how you can clearly and concisely define an audit objective, scope and criteria (requirements).

Andrew Thornhill
Jul 11, 20194 min read


The difference between first party audits, second party audits and third party audits explained.
This a short blog simply outlining the differences between a first party audit, second party audit and third party audit.

Andrew Thornhill
Jul 4, 20192 min read


How To Develop an Internal Audit Schedule
In this blog you will learn about how to develop an internal audit schedule that gives your organisation the best return on investment...

Andrew Thornhill
Jun 27, 20193 min read
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