Stage 2: Audit Fieldwork

Stage 2: Audit Fieldwork

This is the second stage of the BCM Audit Process. These are the two key activities in the Audit Fieldwork stage include:

1. Pilot Fieldwork
2. Audit Fieldwork

Key Deliverables

These are the deliverables for this stage of the BCM Audit process. They include:

• Carrying out fieldwork as indicated in the audit plan.
• Obtaining cooperation from the heads of the business units and their staff members to identify, obtain documentation and conduct interviews.
• Conducting fieldwork with minimal disruption to business units’ operations; for example, whenever possible, obtain information from central sources rather than from business unit staff or line management.

[1] Pilot Fieldwork

The pilot audit fieldwork should commence with the following activities:

• Conducting pre-audit confirmation
• Reviewing of Client’s and Working Document.
• Conducting pre-audit or opening meetings.
• Revising standardizes audit program.
  •  The audit program should be completed during the earlier stage.
• Hold focal group discussion if needed.
• Undertaking initial fieldwork.
• Identifying early (indicative) findings and revising the plan.

[2] Audit Fieldwork

Once the pilot fieldwork is completed, the audit team leader and the team members will start to:

• Undertake fieldwork by Audit Plan.
• Conduct the audit.
• Document audit activities and findings.
• Review and analyze audit findings.
• Draft interim conclusions and recommendations.
• Keep Auditee informed.

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Resource

Goh, M. H. (2016). A Manager's Guide to Auditing and Reviewing Your Business Continuity Management Program. Business Continuity Management Series (2nd ed.). Singapore: GMH Pte Ltd.

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