A third-party audit is carried out by an organization with no interest in the result. It gives customers, investors, lenders and partners evidence they can trust because it does not come from the organization itself or from its customer.
When Organizations Use Third-Party Audits
- A customer or investor asks for independent verification of controls
- A group needs consistent audits of its sites or franchisees
- A contract requires an independent audit against a specification
- An organization wants an objective view before a major tender or acquisition
What We Audit Against
ISO management system standards, customer codes of conduct, contract specifications, industry requirements, or a combination you define. Criteria are agreed in writing before the audit.
How It Works
- Define objectives, criteria, scope, sites and report format.
- Plan: we appoint competent, conflict-free auditors and share an audit plan.
- Conduct: opening meeting, interviews, observation, record sampling and closing meeting.
- Report: findings graded by severity, with objective evidence and conclusions against each criterion.
- Follow up (optional): verification of corrective actions or periodic re-audits.
What You Receive
A written report you can share with stakeholders, stating the scope, criteria, auditors, findings, evidence references and conclusion.
How It Differs From Certification
A third-party audit reports conformity against agreed criteria at a point in time. Certification adds an independent decision, a certificate and ongoing surveillance.