ANAB Webinar: Let’s Talk Types of Audits

In the context of auditing, there are several types of audits that may be performed. First and foremost, we need to understand what viewpoint we are taking as auditors. The auditor viewpoint can be defined by 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd party audits. 1^st party audits are considered internal audits. Individuals from an organization, or hired by an organization, are looking at the organization from a 1^st person perspective. 2^nd party audits are also known as vendor or supplier audits, or customer audits. Individuals from outside the organization, but with a vested interest in the organization, perform the audits from a 2^nd person perspective. Then, 3^rd party audits are regulatory, certification or accreditation audits where the auditors have complete independence from the organization looking at the organization from a 3^rd person perspective.

Aside from the viewpoint of the auditors, there are also different ways to perform audits, regardless if they are 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd party audits. These include horizontal and vertical audits, document reviews, and remote or in-person audits. Many times, the different ways to perform audits are combined to create a more robust audit process.

What You Will Learn:

• Attributes of 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd party audits, including the benefits of incorporating all 3 types of audits into your internal audit program
• Highlight of the different ways to perform audits, discussing the pros and cons of each

Who Should Attend?

• Technicians
• Managers
• Auditors,
• Quality personnel
• Anyone wanting to learn more about auditing