Why Is Appropriately Defining the Population So Important in a Sampling

question 82

Multiple Choice

Why is appropriately defining the population so important in a sampling application?

• A)To permit the appropriate number of sample items to be selected.
• B)To ensure that the appropriate audit procedures can be applied to sample items.
• C)To enhance the likelihood of obtaining a representative sample and meet the objective of the sampling application.
• D)To reduce the likelihood of failing to identify material misstatements in an account balance or class of transactions.