An Integrated Management System (IMS) combines all aspects of an organisation’s systems, processes and ISO standards; it merges your ISO management processes, reducing hassle, cutting waste and refining compliance. With…
Admin ABACJanuary 6, 2021
A "red flag" is a fact, event, set of circumstances, or other information that may indicate a potential legal compliance concern for illegal or unethical business conduct, particularly concerning corrupt…
Admin ABACDecember 15, 2020
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) defines a management system as a set of procedures an organisation needs to follow in order to meet its objectives. A management system standard provides a…
Admin ABACNovember 4, 2020
Mergers, acquisitions and related major business transactions are often indicators of expansion and success for organisations. This can be an exciting time, with business growth being one of the inherent…
Admin ABACOctober 8, 2020
Many companies are offering ISO Certification services, but only UKAS Accredited bodies carry the recognisable 'Crown & Tick' logo and benefit from the additional assurance this brings. We often hear from companies…
Admin ABACAugust 3, 2020
Having a gifts and hospitality Policy in place is key, why? The aim of the Gifts and Hospitality policy is to guard your organisation against the risk of allegations of…
Admin ABACDecember 15, 2019
KYB While much of 4MLD was about to know your customer (KYC), a big part of 5MLD is about to know your business (KYB). In the run-up to the 5MLD, we…
Admin ABACMay 1, 2019
The United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s call to action on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing humanity and the natural world. However it can be…
Admin ABACApril 7, 2016
Whilst the terms ‘accreditation’ and ‘certification’ are often used interchangeably, they are two closely related but distinct steps on the quality assurance ladder. Accreditation is a rung further up the…
Admin ABACJune 7, 2001
