CPE & Events Catalog
Quality Management: Performing a Root Cause Analysis
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
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:
We’ll also explore how this process can help firms of all sizes to:
Learning 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.
Highlights
· 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.
Event Level: Intermediate
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Who Should Attend
· Sole proprietors of audit and assurance firms
· Responsible partners and staff at small- and medium-sized audit and assurance firms
Required Knowledge
'- General understanding of the participant’s firm’s system of quality management. - Familiarity with SQMS No. 1 (QM section 10).
