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Corrective Action Effectiveness Review (Word)

Test some time after closure that the cause was removed and the problem has not returned.

Free · CORAA original — SA-aligned
Updated 17 Oct 2026
Tests
Cause removed, no recurrence
When
After the action is done
Output
Closure decision
Format
Editable Word
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Corrective Action Effectiveness Review — ___

Scope / period: ___ | Prepared by: ___ | Reviewed by: ___ | Date: ___

A corrective action is closed when it is done and when it has worked. Use this form some time after the action to test that the cause was removed and the problem has not come back. The waiting period and evidence required should follow your procedure.

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This template follows the format published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in the AASB Audit Working Paper Templates (June 2023), the authoritative reference for Indian statutory-audit documentation. Fill in your firm’s letterhead and the engagement details on the form above, click Download Word file, and you’ll get a fully formatted .docx ready to use.

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Common questions

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How long after the action should the review be done?
Your procedure should say. Pick a time long enough for the process to run again and produce new evidence.
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