ASQ Audit Division Conference: Mastering the Game
The American Society for Quality’s Audit Division will hold its 17th-annual conference in October in Augusta, Georgia. The theme of the event will be—appropriately enough—golf. Read the rest of the story here.

Have Bids, Will Certify
A new online service aims at introducing clients who need certification with registrars and consultants that can make it happen. Read the rest of the story here.

Chartered Quality Institute Announces U.K. Award Winners
The Charted Quality Institute (CQI) recently presented its annual London Excellence Awards. Read the rest of the story here.

New Personnel Certification Program for Greenhouse Gas Verifiers
CSA America Inc. recently announced the formation of a personnel certification program for individuals who perform third-party greenhouse gas (GHG) verification services in regulatory and voluntary markets. Read the rest of the story here.

IRCA Launches Corporate Responsibility Training Course Certification
The International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) has started offering a training course for those seeking certification to its Corporate Responsibility program. Read the rest of the story here.

QMI-SAI Global Announces Acquisition
QMI-SAI Global’s recent acquisition of the Grocery Manufacturers Association’s Supplier Audits for Food Excellence (GMA-SAFE) program will allow the organization to expand into global food safety. Read the rest of the story here.

RABQSA Hires New Executive Director
Dan Seal was recently hired as RABQSA International Inc.’s Americas executive director. Read the rest of the story here.

by Mary F. McDonald

It’s important that we, as auditors, walk the talk. Let’s look at a few scenarios where auditors may not always be doing what they should be by not following their own procedures. Read the rest of the story here.

Feature Article:

Using Lean and CPI Skills to Improve an Audit Program