The Audit

Today I am to be audited. Rather than fear this process I am welcoming it so that I can know and understand how then should I practice.

This is my first audit in many years. Since then I have worked for another man who dreaded the process. The office was filled with fear and attitude. However I have a young woman coming to see me, I have talked with her and I like her.

As a financial planner we must be audited by AMP at least once a year and depending on how we go we may need monitoring or even coaching. AMP want us to be ready should the governing body ASIC turn up.

In Australia Worksafe is another governing body that will turn up periodically and check that the working environment is safe for its workers.

Recently I went to purchase a piece of foam so that I could make a cushion. I was served by a young man with only one leg. What he did not do was not worth mentioning. His service was above and beyond. Yet I noticed his workplace was a danger to him. There was rubbish all over the floor he had to navigate. I was concerned for him.

The audit I am to experience is to protect my clients and myself from wrong or harmful practices. This can only make me a better planner.

So welcome the audit.