My Reading on ASQ CQA HB Part I-IA~IE-s

Part IB
IB1. Elements Of Purpose And Scope
Audit Purpose
It is the client’s responsibility to determine the purpose of an audit. Usually, this statement is specific. However,
a client may state the purpose in general terms with the understanding that the lead auditor will specify the
particulars to fit the situation. In the case of an audit performed on a regular basis, the purpose may have been
defined and known well in advance of the audit by all parties. First-party audits may be performed to assure
management that the audited area is in compliance with particular standards and that the goals and strategies
of the organization are being met. The following list provides example purpose statements for first- party audits.
Audit Authority
Purpose/ Objective
1
2
VP
Compliance
3
Scope Production Line #
Type
4
Process Audit (internal)
Purpose
And Scope
Audit Against:
6
5
Specific Company Procedures
Identifying Resources
Auditor selection size/ numbers and qualification of
auditors, documentation, logistic, tools, strategies.
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