9.4.5 Identifying and recording findings Audit findings to be identified, classified and recorded. 9.4.5.1 Nonconformities not to be recorded as opportunities for 9.4.5.2 improvement. (See N3(ed2): Cl 9.4.1) Findings of nonconformity to be recorded against a specific 9.4.5.3 requirement, contain a statement of NC, and identify objective evidence. AOs are to ensure nonconformities are understood and are to refrain from suggesting the cause of nonconformity or a solution. Unresolved diverging opinions to be recorded. 9.4.5.4 9.4.6 Preparing audit conclusions Review findings, classify nonconformities, agree upon audit conclusions, agree upon follow-up actions, and confirm the appropriateness of, or identify modifications for, the audit programme. 9.4.7 Conducting the closing meeting Closing meeting with management, and those responsible for 9.4.7.1 functions or process, to present audit conclusions, ensure nonconformities are understood, and the timeframe for response is agreed. Attendance recorded. Agenda to include items defined in this clause. 9.4.7.2 Opportunity for questions given. Unresolved diverging opinions 9.4.7.3 to be recorded and referred to the AO. 9.4.8 Audit report Written report for each audit. AO not to record opportunities for 9.4.8.1 improvement (See N3(ed2): Cl 9.4.1) Report to provide an accurate, concise and clear record that 9.4.8.2 allows an informed certification decision and includes the items defined in this clause. (See also N3(ed2): Cl 8.2) Report to include the statements and conclusions defined in this 9.4.8.3 clause (See also N3(ed2): Cl 8.2) 9.4.9 Cause analysis of nonconformities
9.4.5 Identifying and recording findings Audit findings to be identified, classified and recorded. 9.4.5.1 Nonconformities not to be recorded as opportunities for improvement. (See N3(ed2): Cl 9.4.1) 9.4.5.2 Findings of nonconformity to be recorded against a specific requirement, contain a statement of NC, and identify objective evidence. AOs are to ensure nonconformities are understood and are to refrain from suggesting the cause of nonconformity or a solution. 9.4.5.3 Unresolved diverging opinions to be recorded. 9.4.5.4 9.4.6 Preparing audit conclusions Review findings, classify nonconformities, agree upon audit conclusions, agree upon follow-up actions, and confirm the appropriateness of, or identify modifications for, the audit programme. 9.4.7 Conducting the closing meeting Closing meeting with management, and those responsible for functions or process, to present audit conclusions, ensure nonconformities are understood, and the timeframe for response is agreed. Attendance recorded. 9.4.7.1 Agenda to include items defined in this clause. 9.4.7.2 Opportunity for questions given. Unresolved diverging opinions to be recorded and referred to the AO. 9.4.7.3 9.4.8 Audit report Written report for each audit. AO not to record opportunities for improvement (See N3(ed2): Cl 9.4.1) 9.4.8.1 Report to provide an accurate, concise and clear record that allows an informed certification decision and includes the items defined in this clause. (See also N3(ed2): Cl 8.2) 9.4.8.2 Report to include the statements and conclusions defined in this clause (See also N3(ed2): Cl 8.2) 9.4.8.3 9.4.9 Cause analysis of nonconformities
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