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# Introduction to audits

## Objectives

The audit module is a web solution offering:

* Control of the internal, external, certification audit management process, etc.

* Traceability of records.

* Access security and procedure compliance.

* Simplified steering and monitoring of audits.

## Simplified diagram

The Audit process allows you to manage your internal and external audits and identify the associated findings.

Here is the diagram representing the different steps of an audit:

![Notion Image](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/b/a/4fbaadc686a42400/9e775875-055a-4532-8a88-b612eb_fki07h.png)

In the case of an external audit, the realization step is not traversed. The audit passes directly from the "Preparation" step to the "Summary" step (the responsible will be able to enter the evaluations and create possible findings).