ToolAudit Reporting
Root Cause Analysis Tool
Move beyond “remind employees” and “provide training” — use repeated why-questions and cause categories to reach the condition that created the issue.
PDF • 6 Pages • Free
Guide
How to Perform Root Cause Analysis
Go beyond the immediate error: separate symptoms from recurring conditions, verify each “why” with evidence, and link the real cause to an action that prevents recurrence.
What you'll find inside
- Why root cause analysis matters and the outcome to aim for
- A six-step approach from describing the problem to linking the cause to a preventive action
- Cause categories to consider: people, process, system, data, governance and incentives
- An auditor prompt and a quality check to test whether your evidence supports the conclusion
- Worked example: late purchase order approvals — shallow cause, deeper cause and better action
- Quick reference with practical reminders and a five-question mini self-check
Best for
- Internal Auditors
- Senior Internal Auditors
- Audit Managers
- Risk Professionals
Resource information
- Format:
- Pages:
- 6
- Price:
- Free
- Registration:
- Not required
© Salih Ahmed Islam
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