Annual internal audit programme register - ISO 9001:2015, quality management (international)

A register for planning, tracking, and documenting internal audits as part of an annual quality management system programme, aligned with ISO 9001:2015.

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What it is for

This template provides a structured register for managing your organisation's annual internal audit programme.

Plan and schedule internal audits
Document audit scope and priorities
Track audit status and completion
Record audit findings and follow-up actions
Demonstrate compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements

The full question list

1. Audit Programme Details

Process or area to be audited *
Reason for audit priority (select all that apply) *
Planned month for the audit *
Name of the assigned auditor *
The assigned auditor is independent of the area being audited *

2. Audit Status and Outcomes

Current status of the audit *
Date the audit report was issued
Number of nonconformities identified in the audit report
Number of observations/opportunities for improvement identified

3. Follow-up and Review

Corrective actions for identified nonconformities have been initiated
Date of management review of audit results
Summary of key outcomes or decisions from management review

4. Sign-off

Name of person completing this register entry *
Date of completion *
Signature of person completing this register entry *

References

Supports evidence for: ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements, 9.2.1 (2015)
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Required by: ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements, 9.2.1 (2015)
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How the score works

The score is the share of scored questions that pass. N/A is left out of the score; text, dates and signatures are recorded but not scored. A completed template is a record of what you checked; it is not an inspection by a regulator or an accreditation body.

Questions

What is an internal audit programme?

An internal audit programme is a set of one or more internal audits planned for a specific timeframe, designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation's quality management system.

Why is auditor independence important?

Auditor independence ensures objectivity and impartiality in the audit process, preventing conflicts of interest and enhancing the credibility of audit findings, as required by ISO 9001:2015.