How does the course address audit reporting and follow-up?

Audit reporting and follow-up are central to audit credibility and improvement. The course addresses these topics primarily on Day 4, focusing on how auditors convert evidence into clear, actionable outputs.Participants learn how to draft audit findings and nonconformity reports that clearly reference ISO 37301 requirements and supporting evidence. Clear reporting ensures that organizations understand the nature of gaps and can plan corrective actions effectively.Audit documentation and quality review are also covered. Quality review checks consistency, accuracy, and alignment with audit scope and criteria before reports are finalized. This step helps ensure audit conclusions are defensible and professionally presented.The course also addresses closing the audit, which includes communicating results, confirming understanding, and setting expectations for follow-up. Evaluation of action plans by the auditor is included, emphasizing the auditor’s role in reviewing whether proposed actions address identified nonconformities.Finally, the agenda extends beyond the initial audit by introducing audit program management. This reinforces that reporting and follow-up should feed into ongoing audit cycles and continual improvement, not end with a single report.