Self-audits, as well as audits in general are used to assess whether or not certain aspects of management systems are indeed performing effectively, as defined against standards such as ISO or an organization's own internal objectives.

It can also help to identify areas that are in need of improvement and determine which of these areas should be prioritized, in accordance with business goals or regulatory standards. Self-auditing can clearly outline a high-level view of the performance of an organization, and the effectiveness of its management systems. This template is designed to be used to perform a self-audit in accordance with the ISO 9004:2018 standards.