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Andrew Thornhill

Mar 25
5 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Feb 18
3 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Jan 28
2 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Oct 23, 2019
1 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Oct 2, 2019
3 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Sep 25, 2019
3 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Sep 19, 2019
4 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Sep 12, 2019
3 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Sep 4, 2019
3 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Aug 21, 2019
6 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Aug 14, 2019
2 min

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..

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Andrew Thornhill

Aug 7, 2019
3 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Aug 1, 2019
3 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Jul 24, 2019
4 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Jul 17, 2019
4 min

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?’

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Andrew Thornhill

Jul 10, 2019
4 min

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).

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Andrew Thornhill

Jul 3, 2019
2 min

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.

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Andrew Thornhill

Jun 26, 2019
3 min

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 for audit resources in...

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Andrew Thornhill

Jun 12, 2019
4 min

The 7 Key Principles of Internal Auditing

In this blog we’ll learn about the 7 key principles of effective management system auditing. Knowledge of these principles will help make sure you deliver an...

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Andrew Thornhill

Jun 9, 2019
3 min

Top 5 Tips for Conducting a Valuable Internal Audit

In this blog, you will learn our top 5 tips for conducting a valuable internal audit of your management system(s). We draw on our 25 years’ experience conduc...

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Blog

What evidence Does an Auditor Need to See?

How Much Does it Cost to get ISO Certified?

The Compliance Eco System Explained

How to take action on risks and opportunities (Clause 6.1.1)

What to do if an auditee produces additional evidence after the audit

How to communicate an audit finding of NON-CONFORMANCE

How to write a clear and concise audit finding statements

People skills that are important for an effective audit

How to audit a process that is not defined

Types of Questions to Ask in Internal Audits

How To Audit an Operational Task You Don't Know Much About

Steps to take if the Auditee is uncomfortable with audit process.

How much audit evidence is enough to draw a factual finding?

How to Gather OBJECTIVE Audit Evidence

Do you NEED an Audit Plan? And more importantly, how to create one

What is meant by the Audit Objective, Scope and Criteria?

The difference between first party audits, second party audits and third party audits explained.

How To Develop an Internal Audit Schedule

The 7 Key Principles of Internal Auditing

Top 5 Tips for Conducting a Valuable Internal Audit

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