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Evolving auditing competencies in a changing landscape
Reflecting on a report from the World Economic Forum on the changing nature of core skills, Ian Rosam CQP MCQI takes a closer look at how auditing competencies can evolve to face the future.

Realising the power of digital auditing to increase corporate value
As part of the work of the CQI’s Audit special interest group, Ian Rosam CQI MCQI of Deep Fathom has produced a guide for quality professionals on the power of digital auditing, with special reference to the future of auditing.

Through the lens of the auditee
(Ben) Ho Bun Chan CQP MCQI offers audit insight from the other side of the table, examining how an organisation undergoing ISO certification for the first time can get the best out of the process.

Auditee management approaches and their impact on audit outcomes
How do different approaches to audit management impact on the outcome? Kamran Zulfugarov, an integrated management systems Lead Auditor in Azerbaijan, takes a closer look.

Importance of audit in aviation maintenance
Associate auditor S. Sowrirajan takes a closer look at the importance of regular audits in the highly regulated aviation maintenance sector.

Use of AI in third-party certification processes
Ian Rosam CQP MCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI's Audit special interest group, takes a closer look at how artificial intelligence has been integrated into UKAS-accredited certification processes.

The process approach to audit – a unicorn?
A 'process approach' is mentioned in the guidance documents for several standards, but is not defined in terms of implementing an audit of a quality management system. Andy Nichols CQP FCQI takes a closer look at this apparent paradox.

The future of auditing ESG – or anything else
Ian Rosam CQP MCQI takes a closer look at how audits can help organisations align their business activities with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.

Sea change in aerospace and defence certification process
Dr David Scrimshire, Managing Director of TEC Transnational, takes a closer look at recent proposed changes to the certification process for aerospace and defence organisations.

Auditing climate change
Richard Green, founder and owner of Kingsford Consultancy Services, examines the implication of ISO’s climate change amendments to management system standards for auditors.