Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning Statistical Sampling

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct concerning statistical sampling in tests of controls?

• A) As the population increases, the sample size should increase proportionally.
• B) The expected population deviation rate can either be based on prior audits or a small sample of controls examined in the current year.
• C) There is an inverse relationship between the expected population deviation rate and sample size.
• D) In determining the tolerable rate of deviation, an auditor considers detection risk and the sample size.

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Understand the conservatism in existing GAAP for R&D and software development.

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