Conducting an audit is perhaps the most effective way to gain insight into the inner workings of your business. An audit will help you identify strong points and areas of weakness within your business, making it much easier to form a strategy for improvement and increased productivity. There are several different categories of audits you may wish to conduct. A process audit is designed to focus on a set of processes used in your business. It examines each process and adherence to individual specifications and procedures. Staying organized and having an audit checklist will maximize the results of any audit.