LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #272
Three auditors were assigned to conduct a certification audit in Company X. Before the audit commenced, the certification body provided the auditors' names and background information to Company X. Com
The correct answer is B. No, the auditee can request the replacement of the auditor only if a valid reason is presented such. ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Conformity assessment -Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems) states that the auditee may request a replacement of an auditor only for valid reasons. A former employee of the company serving as an auditor presents a poten
Question
Three auditors were assigned to conduct a certification audit in Company X. Before the audit commenced, the certification body provided the auditors' names and background information to Company X. Company X requested the replacement of one of the auditors because they are a former employee. Is this acceptable?
Options
- AA situation of conflict of interest is a valid reason to request the replacement of the auditor
- BNo, the auditee can request the replacement of the auditor only if a valid reason is presented such
- CNo, the auditee cannot request the replacement of auditors
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A2% (1)
- B93% (43)
- C4% (2)
Explanation
ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Conformity assessment -Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems) states that the auditee may request a replacement of an auditor only for valid reasons. A former employee of the company serving as an auditor presents a potential conflict of interest (real or perceived). Therefore, Company X's request is valid.
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