Description: Establishing the activities, objectives, and boundaries of the audit.

Terminal Competency:

Describe the scope of an audit.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe types of audits.

2. Identify the standard to which the audit is being conducted.

3. Identify the criteria to which the audit is being conducted.

4. Categorize elements of an audit.

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Description: Determining who, where, when, and how the audit will be done.

Terminal Competency:

Participate in planning for an audit.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Identify the requirements of the criteria being audited.

2. Identify audit participants.

3. Recognize resources needed for the audit.

4. Support the audit schedule.

5. Assist in the preparation of an audit checklist.

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Description: Actions taken in preparation for an audit.

Terminal Competency:

Summarize actions taken in preparation for an audit.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Collate required materials.

2. Compile data.

3. Review prior audit findings / responses.

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Description: Activities related to conducting an internal audit with the audit team.

Terminal Competency:

Participate in activities related to an internal audit.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Examine materials being audited.

2. Document observations using the audit checklist.

3. Conduct interviews.

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Description: Findings identified, and actions taken following an audit.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss the outcomes of an audit.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Provide feedback on the audit process.

2. Report internal audit observations.

3. Participate in a close-out meeting / debrief.

4. Participate in a risk assessment of the observed deficiencies/problems.

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