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
Tool
Recommendation Strength Tool
Challenge whether a recommendation fixes the root cause, reduces risk, has a named owner and can be verified later — before it goes into the report.
What you'll find inside
- Purpose and when to use the tool, with a five-step method
- Core inputs: finding and risk, root cause, control gap, proposed response, action owner, target date, success evidence and residual risk
- A 0–2 scoring matrix for root-cause fit, risk reduction, ownership, measurability and sustainability
- A one-page working sheet to complete during planning or fieldwork
- A worked example: replacing “remind employees” with a stronger fix for repeated hotel-limit breaches
- Five quick-reference reminders for strong recommendations
Best for
- Auditors drafting audit reports
- Reviewing management responses
- Negotiating action plans
Resource information
- Format:
- Pages:
- 6
- Price:
- Free
- Registration:
- Not required
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