Statistical Sampling Is Less Commonly Used for the Audit of Accounts

question 114

Multiple Choice

Statistical sampling is less commonly used for the audit of accounts payable than for accounts receivable because it is more difficult to:

• A) mathematically calculate and interpret the results.
• B) determine the tolerable exception rate.
• C) define the population.
• D) decide on attributes or variables sampling.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.

Discounted Cash Flow

Discounted Cash Flow is a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of an investment opportunity, based on projections of future cash flows adjusted for time value of money.

Time Value

The concept that money available at the present time is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity.

Net Present Value

A method used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the present value of its expected cash flows minus the initial investment cost.