ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection
Clause 4: General requirements (impartiality, independence, confidentiality) – ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection 4.1.2: Responsibility for impartiality and freedom from pressure

What does 4.1.2 require?

The body is answerable for the impartiality of its inspections and does not let commercial, financial or other pressures compromise it.

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  • A24 Owners and managers of audit firms may not jeopardise the auditor's independence
  • A25 Audit and assurance fees not influenced by other services and never contingent

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