An Auditor Using Nonstatistical Sampling Cannot Formally Measure Sampling Error

question 80

Multiple Choice

An auditor using nonstatistical sampling cannot formally measure sampling error and therefore must subjectively consider the possibility that the true population misstatement exceeds a tolerable amount.Which of the following factors should be considered by the auditor in making this assessment?

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Definitions:

World Prices

The prices of goods and services determined in the global market that influence the cost and availability of products internationally.

Aggregate Demand

The total amount of goods and services demanded in an economy at a given overall price level and time.

Aggregate Supply

The total quantity of goods and services that producers in an economy are willing and able to supply at different price levels.

Rational Expectations

An economic theory that suggests individuals make decisions based on their best forecasts using all available information.