Expert Internal Audit & Health Check Services

An internal auditor systematically reviews an organization's management system (like ISO 9001 or ISO 14001) to verify it conforms to the standard's requirements and the company's own policies. They gather objective evidence by reviewing documents, interviewing staff, and observing processes. The goal is to identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement, ensuring the system is effective and ready for an external certification audit.

A health check audit, often called a gap analysis or pre-assessment, is a high-level review of your management system. It's less formal than a full internal audit and is designed to quickly identify major gaps or weaknesses before you invest in a full certification audit. It's an excellent way to gauge your readiness, understand the scope of work required, and create a roadmap for successful ISO certification.

The duration of an internal audit depends on the size and complexity of your organization, the scope of the management system, and the number of locations. A small, single-site business might require one to two days, while a larger, multi-site operation could take a week or more. We provide a time estimate in our fixed-price quotation after our initial discovery meeting to understand your specific needs.

Finding non-conformances is a positive outcome of an internal audit, as it allows you to fix issues before your registrar finds them. We document each finding with objective evidence in our audit report. We then work with your team to understand the root cause and can provide guidance on developing an effective corrective action plan to resolve the issue and prevent it from recurring.

Yes. Our internal audits are conducted by certified auditors following established methodologies. The reports we generate serve as the objective evidence your organization needs to fulfill the internal audit requirement of the ISO standard. This demonstrates to your third-party registrar that you are actively monitoring and maintaining your management system, which is a critical step for achieving and retaining certification.

Most ISO standards require you to conduct internal audits at planned intervals. For most organizations, this means performing a full system audit at least once per year. Some companies choose to break it up, auditing different processes quarterly or semi-annually. The frequency should be based on the importance of the processes, the results of previous audits, and any changes within the organization.

Yes, we offer both on-site and remote audit services to provide maximum flexibility. Remote audits use video conferencing, screen sharing, and secure file sharing to review documentation and interview personnel. This can be a cost-effective and efficient option, especially for organizations with strong digital infrastructure. We can work with you to determine the best approach—on-site, remote, or a hybrid model—for your specific situation.

An internal audit is conducted by your own organization or a consultant like us to check your own system for compliance and improvement. It's a tool for self-assessment. A certification audit (or external audit) is conducted by an independent third-party registrar. Its purpose is to determine if your management system meets all requirements of the ISO standard to grant or maintain your official certification.