Genuine Learning Blog: PCAOB Spotlight – Root Cause Analysis

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The PCAOB has issued a Spotlight – Root Cause Analysis – An Effective Practice To Drive Audit Quality which provides details on how root cause analysis has been effectively used by firms to improve quality. The spotlight provides ideas for firms looking to implement these types of analysis which can be very helpful for firms implementing the AICPA Quality Management standards.

SCACPA is excited to partner with Galasso Learning Solutions and the Genuine Learning Blog for real-time A&A updates and answers for SCACPA members.

Melisa F. Galasso is the Founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with over 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. Her passion is providing high-quality CPE that is meaningful, creates efficiencies and improves quality, and positively impacts ROI.

Has your firm started implementing the new QM standards?

PCAOB Root Cause Spotlight PDF

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