22nd September 2027

TIMING

COURSE CODE

SE22B7

SPEAKER

Kate McCaffrey

OBJECTIVES

The course will provide accountants and auditors 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 the financial statements, audit and other assurance assignments.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any professional staff who prepare financial statements, conduct audits of financial statements, review financial statements or other assurance assignments. The course would also be useful for management of Accountancy and Audit firms.

TOPICS

• What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
• Why is it important for Accountants and Auditors?
• 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

£115+VAT. (click here for information on the Flexiticket discount scheme - fees as low as £67.00+VAT per place).