This guidance is for stakeholders who may read assurance statements based on AA1000AS (2008).

It aims to help the reader understand both what the assurance process involves and how to read and understand the various sections of an AA1000AS (2008) assurance statement.

This guidance is one of three guidance documents that support the AA1000AS (2008). The other two are 'Guidance for Reporting Organisations Seeking Assurance to AA1000AS (2008)' and 'Guidance for AA1000AS (2008) Assurance Providers'.