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Planning & Scoping an Audit

Why Audit? The Value Proposition
Defining Scope & Following a Protocol
Audit Planning Check

On-Site Data Collection

Building Walk-Through & Visual Inspection
Measurement & Data Logging
Interviewing Stakeholders
On-Site Work Check

Analysis & Reporting

Normalise Data & Establish Baseline
Identifying & Quantifying Opportunities
Writing the Audit Report
Audit Analysis Check

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Capstone: Audit Frostfield Foods

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Audit Planning Check

Quiz on audit value, scope, and protocols.

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