Auditor Reference Materials
AUDITOR INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES |
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| Document | Revised | Description |
| Master Lead Responsibilities | August 22, 2023 | Duties and responsibilities of a master lead auditor during a multisite audit. |
| Multisite Audit Reporting | August 22, 2023 | Instructions for documenting a multisite audit. |
| Auditor Work Instructions | January 13, 2021 | PRI Certification expectations and requirements for auditor performance and behavior. |
| Back to Basics – Auditor Performance | October 17, 2019 | Supplemental reminders of the expectations for auditor performance for PRI Certification |
| Travel & Expenses Presentation | May 15, 2024 | Clarification of Travel Guidelines |
| PRI Certification Travel Guidelines | May 09, 2024 | PRI Certification expectations and requirements for auditor travel and expenses. |
| Direct Travel Contacts | September 3, 2019 | PRI's contacts at Direct Travel who should be contacted when auditors have issues booking travel |
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS |
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| Document | Revised | Description |
| NCR Management (RF-150) | November 24, 2020 | PRI Certification's expectations on NCR management. |
| Aerospace NCR Due Date – Auditor Worksheet | February 7, 2020 | Spreadsheet to auto-calculate NCR due dates for Aerospace audits. |
| ISO NCR Due Date – Auditor Worksheet | February 7, 2020 | Spreadsheet to auto-calculate NCR due dates for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 audits. |
| Aerospace Process Summary | January 13, 2022 | High-level summary of the terms and processes associated with performing an Aerospace audit for PRI Certification. |
| ISO Process Summary | January 13, 2022 | High-level summary of the terms and processes associated with performing an ISO audit for PRI Certification. |
| ISMS Process Summary | January 13, 2022 | High-level summary of the terms and processes associated with performing an ISMS audit for PRI Certification. |
| Audit Documentation Expectations (RF-142) | November 14, 2022 | Guidelines for audit documentation expectations. |
| Expert Review Checklist (RF76 QMS) | January 23, 2025 | Expert review checklist for ISO 9001 audits. |
| Expert Review Checklist (RF76 AS) | January 23, 2025 | Expert review checklist for AS9100/9110/9120 audits. |
| Expert Review Checklist (RF76 IS) | January 23, 2025 | Expert review checklist for ISO 27001 audits. |
| Expert Review Checklist (RF76 EMS) | January 23, 2025 | Expert review checklist for ISO 14001 audits. |
| ITAR / Export Control | December 20, 2022 | PRI Certification's policy for data falling under the requirements of ITAR / EAR |
| Auditor Report Card | May 20, 2025 | Description of the criteria and methods PRI Certification will be using to evaluate auditor performance and determine witness schedules |
| PRI Certification Staff Directory | May 6, 2025 | PRI Certification staff and contact information. |
| PRI Certification Ethics and Professional Standards for Independent Contractors | January 13, 2022 | PRI Certification code of conduct. |
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PRI Certification Opening Meeting Instructions and Script (RF-20) |
October 31, 2024 | Topics to be discussed at audit opening meeting. For most audits, it is permissible for the auditor to decide the level of detail to discuss based on the client's level of familiarity with the standard and audit process. For new clients, or during an ANAB witness audit, please discuss the topics in the instructions in detail. |
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PRI Certification Opening Meeting Instructions and Script (RF-20 FR) |
October 31, 2024 | Topics to be discussed at audit opening meeting. For most audits, it is permissible for the auditor to decide the level of detail to discuss based on the client's level of familiarity with the standard and audit process. For new clients, or during an ANAB witness audit, please discuss the topics in the instructions in detail. |
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PRI Certification Closing Meeting Instructions and Script (RF-21) |
October 31, 2024 | Topics to be discussed at audit closing meeting. For most audits, it is permissible for the auditor to decide the level of detail to discuss based on the client's level of familiarity with the standard and audit process. For new clients, or during an ANAB witness audit, please discuss the topics in the instructions in detail. |
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PRI Certification Closing Meeting Instructions and Script (RF-21 FR) |
October 31, 2024 | Topics to be discussed at audit closing meeting. For most audits, it is permissible for the auditor to decide the level of detail to discuss based on the client's level of familiarity with the standard and audit process. For new clients, or during an ANAB witness audit, please discuss the topics in the instructions in detail. |
| PRI Certification Logo, Certificate and Use of Marks Guidelines | March 4, 2025 | Client guidelines for the use of marks and logos. For auditor reference. |
| Objective Evidence and Documentation Requirements (RF-143) | July 2, 2024 | Detailed expectations for recording audit objective evidence. |
| Objective Evidence and Documentation Requirements (RF-143 ISMS) | June 11, 2021 | Detailed expectations for recording audit objective evidence for ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 documentation. |
| Minimum Assessment Requirements (RF-144) | June 11, 2021 | Areas required by ISO/IEC 17021-1 and AS9101 to be audited for types of audits. |
| PRI Certification Terms & Conditions (RF-6) | February 18, 2025 | The most current revision of the terms and conditions that apply to the client's PRI Certification registration. |
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS |
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| Document | Description |
| 2018 ICOP Supplemental Oversight Concerns by Boeing | Areas of weakness identified in 2018 by Boeing for improvement from CBs and auditors |
| 2017 ICOP Supplemental Oversight Concerns by Boeing | Areas of weakness identified in 2017 by Boeing for improvement from CBs |
| Boeing: Working Together |
Brochures from Boeing regarding:
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| Avoid the Dirty Dozen | Discussion of the top 12 human factors leading to mistakes, as identified by the FAA |
| How a CB Audit Can Add Value | Presentation from ANAB on how 3rd party auditors can add value to certified organizations |
AUDITOR SURVEY RESULTS |
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| 2018 Results |
| January 13, 2022 |
