Why This Course?

Root cause identification if done right by the internal auditors, helps drive action and focus by management to strengthen the internal control design and risk mitigation practices to avert costly operational risk exposure issues that may adversely impact the bottom line of the corporation.

This course is aimed at equipping the internal auditors with an in-depth understanding on the meaning of root cause specifically in the context of Assurance and the method to correctly identify root cause/s for issues uncovered during the audit review.

Curriculum

Learning Outcomes

Improve understanding on the definition and concept of Root Cause in the context of Assurance and Internal Auditing

Ability to apply the 5-Why technique to identify Root Cause

Enhance the ability to validate Root Cause identified

Differentiate between reason, excuse and symptom of an audit finding against Root Cause

Refine the ability to specify Root Cause in the Audit Report

Appreciate the concept and best practices on Internal Controls (COSO Control Model)

Grasp the vital technique for control adequacy and effectiveness evaluation through the effective use of Risk & Control Matrix (RCM)

Master the skill to identify Control Gap

Modes of Learning

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In-person Training

*There will be short breaks and lunch allocated at appropriate intervals

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*There will be short breaks and lunch allocated at appropriate intervals

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