Internal Audit. Find the gaps before the certification body does.
The internal audit is your last opportunity to identify and resolve non-conformities before the certification audit. Our qualified auditors conduct a full AIMS audit, identify every gap, and work with you to resolve them so your certification audit goes smoothly.
Six audit capabilities. Complete pre-certification assurance.
Full AIMS Audit
A comprehensive audit of your entire AI Management System against ISO 42001 requirements, conducted by qualified auditors with AI governance expertise.
Document and Evidence Review
Detailed review of all AIMS documentation and evidence records to verify completeness, accuracy, and alignment with the standard.
Staff Competence Assessment
Assessment of staff awareness and competence in AI governance responsibilities, identifying any training gaps before the certification audit.
Non-Conformity Identification
Identification and classification of all non-conformities as major or minor, with clear descriptions that enable targeted remediation.
Corrective Action Planning
Development of corrective action plans for each non-conformity, with root cause analysis and verification criteria to confirm resolution.
Pre-Audit Readiness Confirmation
A formal readiness assessment confirming your AIMS is ready for the certification audit, giving you and your certification body confidence before the audit begins.
From audit planning to corrective action verification. Six structured steps.
Audit Planning
We develop an audit plan covering scope, objectives, criteria, and schedule, agreed with your project team before the audit begins.
Opening Meeting
A structured opening meeting with your leadership team to confirm the audit scope, introduce the audit team, and set expectations for the process.
Evidence Collection
Systematic collection and review of evidence across all AIMS clauses, including document review, staff interviews, and observation of processes.
Finding Analysis
Analysis of all evidence collected to identify conformities, non-conformities, and opportunities for improvement, classified by severity.
Closing Meeting and Report
A closing meeting presenting all findings, followed by a formal audit report with all non-conformities documented and corrective action timelines agreed.
Corrective Action Verification
Follow-up review of corrective actions to verify they have been implemented effectively before the certification audit proceeds.
Audits completed. Certifications achieved.
Pre-certification audit for law firm
A UK law firm completed their AIMS implementation and needed an independent internal audit before their certification audit. Our audit identified 2 minor non-conformities that were resolved in two weeks, and the firm passed their certification audit with no findings.
Annual surveillance audit support
A certified AI company needed ongoing internal audit support to maintain their ISO 42001 certification. We conduct their annual internal audit, providing independent assurance that their AIMS remains effective as their AI systems evolve.
Fintech AIMS readiness audit
A UK fintech approaching their first certification audit needed confidence that their AIMS was ready. Our internal audit identified a gap in their human oversight documentation that would have been a major non-conformity. Resolved before the certification audit, they achieved certification first time.
Approach your certification audit with confidence. Book your internal audit.
Our internal audit service gives you independent assurance that your AIMS is ready for certification. Every non-conformity identified and resolved before the certification body arrives means a smoother audit and a faster path to your certificate.