2. Write a summary conclusion of the audit

The order in which it is read and written varies from person to person. The audit conclusion is addressed first and foremost to the person requesting the audit (the company's management or, by delegation, a representative such as the person in charge of the management system concerned) and to the recipients of the report (those audited and those responsible for the area audited).

The auditor's task is to summarize his findings and answer the following questions:

• Are the audit objectives met? What are the results?

• What do the audit findings mean in terms of compliance, mastery of management system implementation and the improvement approach demonstrated?

It is advisable to adopt a standard structure within the company for the drafting of these conclusions,...