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##### BCM Audit Series
# BCM Audit Process Stage 1 to Stage 4
This book aims to prepare both the novice and the experienced Auditor for the process of auditing a BC Plan, BCM program, and BCM system. The content focuses on the planning and formulation of an audit plan.
The blog is the table of content and it consolidates the entire 4-stage BCM Audit Process.
[Moh Heng Goh](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/audit/author/moh-heng-goh) Jul 10, 2021
###### BCMS Audit Certified Planner-Specialist-Expert
#### What Does BCM Audit Process Entail?
The entire BCM Audit Process involves the following phases:
##### Stage 1: Audit Planning and Preparation
- Audit Preparation
- Audit Planning
##### Stage 2: Audit Fieldwork
- Pilot Fieldwork
- Audit Fieldwork
##### Stage 3: Audit Review and Reporting
- Reporting (Draft and Proposed)
- Reporting (Final)
##### Stage 4: Audit Follow-up
- Follow-up Audit
- Surveillance Audit (BCM Certification)
#### Table of Content
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#### Reference Guide
Goh, M. H. (2010). A Manager's Guide to Auditing and Reviewing Your Business Continuity Management Program. Business Continuity Management Specialist Series (1st ed., p. 192). Singapore: GMH Pte Ltd.
Extracted from Chapter 2.6 for the "What Does BCM Audit Process Entail?" and "Chapter 4 to Chapter 7" for each individual audit stage.
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