Internal audits
Internal audits
Internal audits Internal first-party audits to improve your performance
Driving continuous improvement through internal audits
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For more information on BSI internal audit services
In today’s fast-moving business environment, it’s essential you effectively implement robust policies, processes and operational procedures. But it doesn’t stop there - you also need to regularly review and manage your governance to ensure you perform effectively. And that is where internal audits come in.
Whilst managing your own internal audits is an option, many organizations choose an objective, independent approach from external audit experts. And that’s where we can help with our internal auditing services.
For clients not actively engaged with BSI for third-party certification audits, we can deliver an internal audit programme across your organization. As a global organization with specialists who understand local requirements, customs and norms, we are the internal audit partner you need to help manage risk and drive effective business results.
Types of internal audits
We can provide a range of internal audits across different governance protocols, requirements and standards. Typical audits include a combination of:
- Client specific protocol or governance criteria
- Management systems related requirements e.g. a quality management system based on ISO 9001
- Process evaluation related requirements
- Customized requirements, including a combination of the above
We can deliver your programme whether it’s pre-set criteria or a combination of requirements you want us to bring together on an ad-hoc or scheduled basis.
The four steps of an internal audit
We will work through a systematic approach to evaluate the effectiveness of your management, control and governance processes. This includes:
- Step 1. Self-assessment: establish your starting point and set the baseline
- Step 2. Audit: once the audit programme is agreed our teams will deliver the schedule and provide findings through the appropriate audit report
- Step 3. Review: we will periodically come together to make sure the programme is performing and delivering results
- Step 4. Regular continuous assessment: it’s not just about a one-off audit, a holistic programme will be aligned to your requirements and continuously review performance
The benefits of internal audits with BSI
- Get an independent, objective review
- Our professional auditors have a wealth of knowledge across management systems, process evaluation, and industrial expertise
- Save time and money by outsourcing your audit programme
- Consistent audit delivery through our global network
- Local knowledge and support – we make sure it is relevant to your local market and needs
- Comprehensive audit programme – we’re an extension to your team
