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title: Structure and Content of a BCM Audit Report
description: This is a sample structure of an audit report. It is not an exhaustive list, but the following should be included or observed
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# [Structure and Content of a BCM Audit Report](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/audit/structure-and-content-of-a-bcm-audit-report)

 Written by [Moh Heng Goh](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/audit/author/moh-heng-goh) | Sep 19, 2020 8:11:42 AM

#### Structure of BCM Audit Report Content

This is a summary of the report contents. The major sections are as follows:

- Number of non-conformity
- Non-conformance location(s)
- Activities where none detected
- Most frequent type of violations
- Recommendations

#### Sample of Overall Audit Report Structure

This is a sample structure of an audit report. It is not an exhaustive list, but the following should be included or observed:

- Audit identification and date
- Audit Reference
- Auditee Information and details
- Objective, Scope and Criteria
- Audited Standard(s)
- Auditor Names
- Audit Schedule(s)
- Audit Checklist
- Procedure References
- Personnel Interviewed
- Audit Findings / Observations
- Agreed Non-conformance(s)
- Non-conformance Reports
- Corrective Actions (If Completed)
- Summary
- Suggestions
- Approval Sign-Off
- Make Copies
- File Record

#### Leave Out of Audit Report

- Insignificant details
- Any points not discussed
- Ambiguous statements
- Confidential information
- Auditor Opinions

#### Summary

These are the activities to be completed as part of Stage 3: Audit Review and Reporting.

- Review and discuss audit findings and observations with the Executive Management
- Share important and sensitive findings with responsible managers immediately upon verification by the Auditor. Short memo reports may be used in this process.
- Prepare a first draft final report and discuss it with responsible managers immediately following the fieldwork.
- This meeting will provide the opportunity for responsible managers to discuss findings, conclusions, and recommendations with the Auditor.

 

 

#### 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.

Extracted from **"Stage 3: Audit Review and Reporting****"**

 

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