Indicate How Each of the Following Conditions Affect Sample Size

question 57

Short Answer

Indicate how each of the following conditions affect sample size by using the letters I (increase),D (decrease),or N (no effect).For each condition,hold all other factors constant.
1____.Holmes is expecting more deviations in the population from prior years because the client has recently implemented a new transaction processing system.
2____.Holmes has been criticized for going over budget in the past so he has decreased the risk of underreliance from 15% to 5%.
3____.At the beginning of the period,the client hired a new accounting manager to oversee the implementation of policies and procedures relating to accurate and complete financial reporting.Holmes believes the new manager has helped decrease employee errors.
4____.Holmes has decided that the tolerable rate of deviation was set too low initially and should be increased slightly to better reflect the planned level of control risk.
5____.Holmes defined the population as all sales invoices found in the client's computerized listing.However,the first list he received did not include sales made during the last two weeks of the period.When an updated list was provided the population (which was already large)increased by 5%.
6____.The risk of overreliance has been decreased because Holmes wants to place more reliance on the controls being tested.
7____.Due to a change in firm policy,the tolerable rate of deviation has been decreased.

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Definitions:

Controlling

The management function focused on monitoring performance, comparing it with goals, and taking corrective action as necessary.

Organizing

The process of structuring resources and operations in an effective manner to achieve the goals and objectives of an organization.

Planning

The process of setting objectives, determining strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to achieve goals.

Leading

Influencing and guiding individuals or groups towards the accomplishment of goals.