Explore how root cause analysis can help firms identify underlying issues, strengthen remediation efforts, and enhance the overall effectiveness of their system of quality management.
DESIGNED FOR
- Sole proprietors of audit and assurance firms
- Responsible partners and staff at small- and medium-sized audit and assurance firms
BENEFITS
- Apply the requirements of SQMS No. 1 applicable to monitoring and remediation.
- Determine the purpose and key features of a root cause analysis.
- Analyze the steps in a proper root cause analysis.
- Apply the requirements of SQMS No. 1 and the root cause analysis process to example findings.
HIGHLIGHTS
Broad discussion of root cause analysis, including what a root cause analysis is, how it works, and why it is understood to be an effective tool
The requirements of SQMS No. 1 (QM section 10) regarding root cause analysis
Applying the discussed steps of a proper root cause analysis in a real-world scenario
Documentation considerations for root cause analysisPREREQUISITES
'- General understanding of the participant’s firm’s system of quality management. - Familiarity with SQMS No. 1 (QM section 10).