18th September 2026

TIMING

COURSE CODE

SE18A6

SPEAKER

Kate McCaffrey

OBJECTIVES

The course will provide attendees with practical and theoretical knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA). RCA should not be thought of as just a compliance exercise that has to be undertaken, it is a tool that can drive change and improve the quality of audit, financial statements and other assurance assignments.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any professional staff who conduct audits, reviews financial statements or other assurance assignments. The course would also be useful for management of professional practice firms.

TOPICS

• What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
• Why is it important?
• How is RCA performed?
• Methods for performing RCA
• Who participates in the RCA?
• Your involvement
• When should RCA take place?
• What are the benefits of implementing RCA?
• Case studies and questions
• What next?

This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

DISTRICT

All

COURSE FEE

£110+VAT. (click here for information on the Flexiticket discount scheme - fees as low as £64.00+VAT per place).