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Quality Management: Performing a Root Cause Analysis

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Overview

Root cause analysis is a powerful tool for understanding why quality issues arise, and for preventing them from recurring.

This webcast examines the principles and objectives of a root cause analysis and how it aligns with SQMS No. 1’s focus on continual improvement.

Learn practical approaches for:

  • Identifying underlying causes of findings and deficiencies
  • Evaluating contributing factors
  • Implementing meaningful corrective actions

    We'll also explore how this process can help firms of all sizes to:
  • Enhance audit quality
  • Strengthen remediation activities
  • Foster a culture of proactive problem-solving

    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 analysis

    Prerequisites

    ‘- General understanding of the participant’s firm’s system of quality management. - Familiarity with SQMS No. 1 (QM section 10).

    Designed For

  • Sole proprietors of audit and assurance firms
  • Responsible partners and staff at small- and medium-sized audit and assurance firms

    Objectives

    • 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.

    • Non-Member Price $109.00

    Member Price $89.00

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