Definition
What is a Remote Audit?
In simple terms, remote auditing is a relatively new form of auditing in which the physical presence of the auditor is dispensed with through the use of technical aids. Using a laptop, tablet computer or even data glasses, audits are carried out partially (partly-remote), completely (fully-remote) or follow-up measures online.
Of course, the initial aim is to digitally map the previous audit process as simply as possible on a 1:1 basis - for reasons of current hygiene and safety concepts, for example. But remote audits also existed before Corona - with the claim of continuous, digitalised processes and the objective of reduced costs and efforts in the long term.
Remote audit techniques are suitable for almost all processes that consist of a combination of audio-visual communication and documentation, for example in assessment, compliance management or audit management in general.
