Protocols
Please click the links below to download the current version of the IS-BAO Audit Protocols :
IS-BAO 2017 Excel Protocols – Version 3.0 – Released 06 August 2018
Note 1: Use of v3.0 of the 2017 Excel Protocols is mandatory for those audits conducted according to the 2017 IS-BAO for operators who use the IS-BAO for regulatory compliance with the UK OTAR regulations. In these cases, completion of the OTAR Appendix tab of the protocols is mandatory in accordance with item 4.2.4 of the APM 7th Edition.
Note 2: Unprotecting the Excel Protocols will corrupt the file and make it invalid for submission of the Audit Report to IBAC.
IS-BAO 2018 Excel Protocols – Version 1.0
Please note: The APM 7th edition is effective and applicable for all IS-BAO operators and auditors 01 July 2018 (See APM 5.6 and Appendix I for 2017 Standard guidance). The 2018 Standard is effective from 01 July 2018 and is applicable on 01 July 2019.
Instructional Video :
Instructional video on the Excel Protocols
Frequently Asked Questions :
Please find below some questions frequently asked by users of the Excel Protocols :