Conduct Audits That Drive Performance—Not Just Compliance

Conduct Audits That Drive Performance—Not Just Compliance

Audits aren’t just about checking boxes—they’re about uncovering risks, validating compliance, and improving performance. Wintersmith Advisory delivers structured internal, supplier, and management system audits that generate reliable results, transparent findings, and effective corrective actions.

Why Work With Wintersmith Advisory?

• Consistent, proven methodology: From planning to reporting, every audit is systematic and transparent.

• Audit types that fit your needs: Internal, supplier, compliance, operational, ISO audits, and more.

• Action-oriented results: Our audits lead to practical improvements—not just findings.

• Clear follow-up and accountability: We don’t stop at the report—we support corrective actions and closure.

What’s Included

• Defined audit scope, criteria, and objectives

• Audit planning and stakeholder coordination

• Evidence collection: interviews, observations, and document reviews

• Structured reporting of findings and conclusions

• Nonconformity tracking, corrective actions, and follow-up

• Final documentation and audit closure activities

Note: External certification or post-audit consulting is not included unless scoped separately.

Our 7-Step Audit Process

1. Audit Initiation
Define scope, criteria, objectives, and team members; engage stakeholders.

2. Planning & Preparation
Draft the audit plan, review prior reports, and communicate expectations.

3. Conducting the Audit
Collect evidence using interviews, observations, and record reviews.

4. Preliminary Findings & Analysis
Evaluate conformity, classify nonconformities, and summarize conclusions.

5. Reporting
Develop a clear and concise audit report with actionable recommendations.

6. Corrective Actions & Follow-Up
Support resolution of nonconformities and track closure status.

7. Audit Closure & Continuous Improvement
Wrap up the audit formally and feed lessons learned into future planning.

Key Deliverables

• Audit Plan and Schedule

• Checklists and Evidence Logs

• Nonconformity Logs and Preliminary Findings

• Final Audit Report

• Corrective Action Plans and Status Reports

Aligned Roles for Effective Results

Audit Sponsor: Defines purpose and ensures support
Lead Auditor: Manages the audit and ensures quality
Audit Team: Gathers and documents evidence
Auditees: Participate, provide access, and execute corrective actions

Results You Can Measure

Success Factors:

• Focused and clearly scoped audits

• Objective findings and actionable recommendations

• High engagement from teams and stakeholders

• Timely closure of nonconformities

Performance Metrics:

• Number and impact of improvement opportunities

• Stakeholder satisfaction with the audit

• Audit cycle efficiency and time to closure

Let’s Audit With Purpose

Whether you're preparing for certification or assessing internal processes, Wintersmith Advisory brings structure, insight, and improvement to every audit.