Audit-techniek & assurance

Root cause analysis

A systematic analysis method to identify and uncover the underlying causes of audit findings and deviations. Root cause analysis uses techniques such as the 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams and cause-effect matrices. This leads to better-founded findings and more effective recommendations.

Source: IIA Global Internal Audit Standards 2024; Root Cause Analysis training IIA

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