Audit time doesn't have to be stressful when you have Farmwalk's compliance timeline and [[company/evidence|evidence]] tracking. The system provides everything you need to demonstrate compliance quickly and confidently.
Using the compliance timeline
The timeline is your audit trail - it shows exactly when [[company/evidence|evidence]] was captured and by whom:
Navigate to the Compliance Timeline from your dashboard
Filter by date range for the audit period
Export or print the timeline as your audit documentation
Use timeline entries to answer auditor [[company/questions|questions]] about timing
Checking [[company/evidence|evidence]] coverage
Before your audit, systematically review [[company/evidence|evidence]] gaps:
Check your overall compliance score - aim for 80%+ on critical schemes
Review each scheme individually for missing [[company/evidence|evidence]]
Look for requirements marked as '[[company/evidence|evidence]] needed'
Verify that [[company/evidence|evidence]] is properly linked to the right parcels
Organizing [[company/evidence|evidence]] for auditors
[[company/group|Group]] by scheme - Show [[company/evidence|evidence]] organized by compliance framework
Sort by date - Present chronological [[company/evidence|evidence]] for time-sensitive requirements
Include context - Ensure [[company/evidence|evidence]] descriptions explain what was done
Map references - Use parcel references that auditors can cross-check with their records
Last-minute [[company/evidence|evidence]] gaps
If you find gaps close to audit time:
Prioritize critical scheme requirements first
Check if historical [[company/evidence|evidence]] exists in your vault but isn't linked
Upload any missing documentation immediately
Add detailed descriptions explaining circumstances if [[company/evidence|evidence]] is limited
Common auditor [[company/questions|questions]]
"When was this work completed?" - Use timeline timestamps
"Which parcel was affected?" - Show parcel assignments and map references
"Who performed the work?" - [[company/evidence|Evidence]] metadata shows upload user
"How do you track ongoing compliance?" - Demonstrate the compliance scoring system
Tips
Start audit preparation 4-6 weeks before the scheduled date
Keep [[company/farmwalk|Farmwalk]] open during the audit for instant [[company/evidence|evidence]] lookup
Print backup copies of critical [[company/evidence|evidence]]