? Decide what areas of the company will be audited and the frequency of the audits. Prepare a yearly audit schedule and distribute.
? Make an audit plan. Decide what other audit resources are needed - checklists, other auditors?
? Explain the purpose of the audit - is it to comply with government regulations, quality standards, internal procedures and systems? v Describe the scope of the audit - is it an overview of the area being audited or is it to concentrate on a particular system within the area?
? Hold a meeting with the auditors to discuss the plan, purpose, and scope of the audit.