Does the audit program need to define activities during an individual audit?

The audit program does not need to define specific activities for an individual audit because the program primarily serves as a framework for planning and scheduling audits within an organization. It outlines the overall objectives, scope, and frequency of audits, ensuring that the audit process is systematic and aligns with the organization's quality management goals.

While individual audits will have their unique objectives and activities based on specific processes or areas being audited, these details are typically established in the audit plan for that particular audit rather than being detailed in the overarching audit program. The audit program can provide general guidance, but the actual auditing process and related activities are more effectively managed at the level of individual audit plans, where specific criteria and focus areas can be tailored to meet the needs of the organization at that time.