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

Findings are the results of the investigation. They may be reported as nonconformities/ conformities, findings,
non-compliances/compliances, defects, concerns (?, subjective? Record as observations?) and so on. The
audit results can include both positive and negative issues identified. It is important for everyone to agree on
the terminology that will be used in the audit report.
Recently there has been more emphasis on looking beyond conducting the audit steps, to management of the
audit process. It is important to understand the objectives of the audit function and the potential benefits to the
organization. This understanding and clarification has resulted in some audit programs being strictly limited to
auditing for compliance and other audit programs seeking information about the effectiveness and efficiency of
internal controls. Auditing is a management tool used to verify that systems and processes are
compliant/conformant, suitable to achieve objectives, and effective. For additional background information on
auditing, continue on to Part I.
Keywords:
• The audit results can include both positive and negative issues identified.
• concerns
Concerns?
Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang