What are the pros and cons of using a third-party organisation?

Pros include impartiality, knowledge of the Standard and expectations of certification body assessors, auditing expertise and qualifications, experience of auditing other similar organisations, and availability.

Cons include less organisational knowledge, (although this could sometimes be considered an advantage as it is less likely that assumptions will be made ) and cost.

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URM's diligence during these audits has resulted in the business as a whole pulling together to collectively ensure that we up to par with the requirements. While our working relationship with URM’s consultant is fantastic, we are held to account for every bullet point of every requirement on every audit, which is precisely what we expect.
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