Root cause analysis - 23 June 2025
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23 June 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Training course
This course is designed to give internal auditors an overview of root cause analysis
Presented by James Paterson
Learn a key technique now required by the new Global Internal Audit Standards. Appreciate why it’s necessary to go beyond the ‘5 whys” technique. Specifically learn how and when to use the ‘3-way 5 whys’ approach, the fishbone diagram and causal loop mapping.
With these enhanced RCA techniques learn to see the difference between immediate, contributing and root causes. Learn also eight of the common reasons why things can go wrong.
Also see how RCA will not slow down audit assignments and will often help with smarter assignment scoping and shorter, more insightful, audit reports.
Course overview
Experienced auditors, audit managers and heads of internal audit.
Upon completion, you will be able to:
• Master contemporary root cause analysis (RCA) and thematic analysis techniques that align with the latest Global IIA requirements and evolving regulatory expectations
• Implement advanced root cause analysis methodologies that go beyond traditional "five whys" to meet complex organisational challenges
• Transform your audit methodology to deliver more sophisticated root cause analysis, incorporating the critical dual-focus approach that addresses both detection and prevention failures
• Integrate efficient RCA practices that enhance audit focus and speed rather than creating additional overhead, supporting agile audit processes
• Apply a systematic approach to RCA categorisation that moves beyond surface-level observations (WHO/WHAT/HOW) to reveal deeper systemic causes WHY and enabling more effective organisational change.
Latest standards and advanced techniques
• Comprehensive coverage of current Chartered IIA guidance and Global Internal Audit Standards requirements with practical implementation strategies.
• Deep dive into five powerful RCA techniques, each with specific use cases:
o Enhanced 3-way 5 whys for comprehensive analysis
o Fishbone analysis for complex system evaluation
o Fault tree analysis for critical risk assessment
o BowTie diagram for risk and control visualisation
o Causal loop analysis for understanding systemic issues.
Modern Audit Application
• Integration of RCA into contemporary audit methodologies
• Techniques for producing concise, high-impact audit reports that deliver both insights and predictive analysis
• RCA categorisation frameworks that enable pattern recognition and systemic improvement opportunities.
- Performance (Organisational governance | Risk management | Internal control | Engagements
- Environment (Organisational strategic planning and management)
7 CPE points
*Please note that the price for this training course is excluding VAT*