How to prepare a company for an audit? Interesting but troubling as a question goes........I'll respond with a statement.
If an organization has to "prepare" for an audit then apparently the management system in question has not been "effectively" implemented and/or it is not being "effectively" maintained. Organizations whose management systems are "effective" do not have to expend the resources or take the time to "prepare" because they are able to be audited at any time due to their "effectiveness": They're doing what they need to do on a continual basis and do not have to play catch-up.
The OP's statement about preparing is objective evidence that the system lacks effectiveness in its implementation.
The OP's statement about "management support" may be providing evidence that it had to be sought and that "commitment" may not be valid. There should never be a second thought about management if it is truly commited to the process.
If an organization has to "prepare" for an audit then apparently the management system in question has not been "effectively" implemented and/or it is not being "effectively" maintained. Organizations whose management systems are "effective" do not have to expend the resources or take the time to "prepare" because they are able to be audited at any time due to their "effectiveness": They're doing what they need to do on a continual basis and do not have to play catch-up.
The OP's statement about preparing is objective evidence that the system lacks effectiveness in its implementation.
The OP's statement about "management support" may be providing evidence that it had to be sought and that "commitment" may not be valid. There should never be a second thought about management if it is truly commited to the process.
kmyers said:
Does anyone have some examples that I can present to my companies employees, that would help them feel more secure. Not many people in my company have ever been through an audit before. ... I am just looking for questions that auditors ask so I can prepare everyone so they don't clam up and stare at the auditor like a deer in the headlights...
kmyers, have a look these - I hope they help.

http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=11426
http://elsmar.com/Forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5116&d=1147958898
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