Category: Audit
Auditing Standard ISO 19011 Reaching New Heights with Revision
AuditThe current standard for auditing, ISO 19011:2011, provides guidance on auditing management systems including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits. The aims of this standard are the following: Securing agreement on the goals for individual audits within an audit programme Reducing duplication when…
Read MoreImplementing Change after ESOS
AuditAt the end of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) extended deadline on January 29th 2016, less than 60% of the circa. 10,000 ESOS-eligible businesses in the UK were compliant with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations (2014 No. 1643). The Environment Agency had received 5,948 notifications of compliance and…
Read MoreFirst deadline of Energy Audit Scheme is growing close for Irish firms
AuditMany firms are well aware at this stage that the first deadline for the Energy Audit Scheme (EAS) is 5th December 2015. With many firms having yet to complete these audits there will be in no doubt a rush towards completion in the next few weeks and firms may find…
Read MoreThe ESOS deadline is fast approaching for the UK
AuditIn the UK, around 120 business have notified the Environment Agency that they are fully compliant with the new energy efficiency regulations. It is estimated that approximately 10,000 businesses in the UK fall under the government’s ESOS scheme with which they need to comply. Any business that has not completed…
Read MoreISO 19011: Post-audit activities
AuditThis is the fourth instalment and final instalment in the ISO 19011 audit series which looks at activities required to successfully prepare for an integrated management audit. In this post we will look at post-audit activities and elaborate on the graph below: Once audit findings and a report have been…
Read MoreAudit Activities using ISO 19011
AuditThis is the third instalment in the ISO 19011 audit series which looks at activities required to successfully prepare for an integrated management audit. In this post we will look at audit activities and elaborate on the graph below: Whilst initiating your audit, you should ensure that: The audit…
Read MorePre-Audit activities using ISO 19011
AuditThis is the second instalment in the ISO 19011 audit series which looks at activities required to successfully prepare for an integrated management audit. In this post we will look at pre-audit activities and elaborate on the graph below: Scheduling an audit Initial contact is made with the auditee to:…
Read MorePreparing for an Integrated Management Systems Audit: ISO 19011:2011
AuditThe ISO 19011:2011 standard outlines the process for auditing an integrated management system. This includes: The principles of auditing Managing an audit programme Advice on conducting an audit on a management system It also advises on the assessment of individuals involved in the audit process including the lead auditor and…
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