The Use of the Ratio Estimation Sampling Technique Is Most

question 468

Multiple Choice

The use of the ratio estimation sampling technique is most effective when:

• A) The calculated audit amounts are approximately proportional to the client's book amounts.
• B) A relatively small number of differences exist in the population.
• C) Estimating populations whose records consist of quantities, but not book values.
• D) Large overstatement differences and large understatement differences exist in the population.

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