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An audit is an evaluation of an organization, system, process, or product. It is performed by a competent, objective, and unbiased person or persons, known as auditors. The purpose is to verify that the subject of the audit was completed or operates according to approved and accepted standards, statutes, regulations, or practices. It also evaluates controls to determine if conformance will continue.

Audits evaluate conformance now and into the future. An inspection evaluates conformance in the past. Both are important parts of management.

Some examples are:

• Academics audit
• Clinical audit
• Computer Security Audits
• Configuration Audit (as part of Configuration Management)
• Conformity assessment audit (ISO, HACCP, JCAHCO)
• Environmental Audit
• Financial audit (the oldest)
• Information technology audit
• Internal audit
• Management system audit (quality audit, safety audit, environmental audit)
• Performance audit
• Security Audit (not computer-related)
• Scientology counselling. See Scientology beliefs and practices.
• Telecommunication audit

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