Internal Quality Systems Auditing [Paperback]

Paul F. Lewis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1570744076 | ISBN-13: 978-1570744075 | Publication Date: March 15, 1998

Professional guidance for initial implementation, performance, and ongoing management of the internal auditing function. This book identifies and explaines the fundimental auditing skills and techniques needed to ensure your internal audit function is effective and efficient and addresses all requirements of International and National Standards.

This book addresses who does what, why, when and how.

Included with the book is one of the following Quality Management Systems or Environmental Management Systems checklist: ($50 value)

ISO 9001:1994 (Basic Quality Management Systems)
ISO 9001:2000 (Basic Quality Management Systems)
TL 9000 Release 2.5 (Telecommunications Quality Management Systems)
TL 9000 Release 3.0 (Telecommunications Quality Management Systems)
AS 9100:1994 (Aerospace Quality Management Systems)
AS 9100:2000 (Aerospace Quality Management Systems)
ISO/TS 16949 First Edition (Automotive Quality Management Systems)
ISO/TS 16949 Second Edition (Automotive Quality Management Systems)
ISO 14001:1996 (Basic Environmental Management Systems)

Instructions for receiving the checklist of your choice is provided with the book.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Audit Management will find this book a valuable resource for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling their quality system audit activities.

Lead Auditors will find it an excellent desk reference for understanding and implementing proven internal audit processes, procedures and methods of documentation essential to the performance of effective and efficient audits.

New Audit Personnel will find this book a valuable training aid for learning the mechanics of internal auditing and gaining an understanding of the mission, objectives and function of the internal quality system auditor within the greater organization.

Consultants performing internal quality system audits on behalf of their clients will find this book a valuable guide for maintaining professional standards of performance and documentation needed to ensure quality services are performed.

From the Author

WHY THIS BOOK? Written from a business owner's perspective this book addresses accomplishment of internal quality audits as a staff function to line and executive management. The activities needed to manage and perform effective and efficient audits are identified and discussed, but more importantly, this book addresses why, when, and how these activities should be performed, and who benefits from their accomplishment.

As a small business owner, I have a great appreciation for getting the most bangs for my buck. Throughout this book, emphasis is on processes, procedures, and methods of accomplishment designed to help ensure "value added" audit operations.

Paul Lewis
President & CEO
Results International

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Product Details

• Paperback: 193 pages
• Publisher: Pec Pub (March 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570744076
• ISBN-13: 978-1570744075
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,147,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book combines practical advice with real-world examples, July 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Internal Quality Systems Auditing (Paperback)

In his first book "Internal Quality System Audits" (no longer in print) Mr. Lewis identified the basic fundamental auditing skills and techniques needed to ensure effective and efficient development, implementation and maintenance of "value added" internal auditing capabilities. Our internal auditing operations have been in place for over four years now and I still find myself referring to this book for guidance on regular bases. It is the most dog-eared of all my books on quality and quality operating systems.

His second book "Internal Quality Systems Auditing" includes and builds on these proven methodologies and has now replaced its dog-eared predecessor as my desk reference. The updated sections on development of audit programs and checklists, documenting audit observations and findings, and audit reporting techniques provide the latest guidance for addressing evolving quality system requirements.

The latest edition makes a great reference and helps keep my audit reporting on track.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true "how-to" desk level document., May 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Internal Quality Systems Auditing (Paperback)

As a certified quality system auditor and contracted ISO 9000/QS 9000 quality systems consultant I use the auditing methodoligies, tools and techniques presented in this book when establishing internal auditing operations for my clients. I also use the book as a desk referencs when functioning as their lead internal auditor.

If your goal is to develop, implement and maintain an effective and efficient internal audit operation this book is a must have. Internal Quality Systems Auditing is truly a "how-to" presentation.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent teaching tool for internal auditor training., May 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Internal Quality Systems Auditing (Paperback)

The "Internal Quality System Audits" book has proven to be a valuable tool for our internal audit team. The guidelines and the checklists have been used by our company from the beginning of our ISO program, and all seven of our internal auditors have accomplished top quality audits with skill and confidence.

"Internal Quality System Audits" is an excellent teaching tool for internal auditor training.