When Does the Auditor Use Simple Random Sampling

question 8

Multiple Choice

When does the auditor use simple random sampling?

• A)when the auditor has particular judgmental criteria that are used to select the sample
• B)where the auditor wants numbers in sequence and would like to select the sample rapidly
• C)for testing of cutoff after the year end with respect to accounts payable
• D)for populations where each item is considered to have the same characteristics for audit purposes

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