The Use of the Ratio Projection Is Most Effective When

question 41

Multiple Choice

The use of the ratio projection is most effective when

• A) The dollar amount of the misstatement is expected to relate to the dollar amount of items tested.
• B) A small number of differences exist in the population.
• C) Estimating populations whose records consist of quantities but not book values.
• D) Large understatement differences exist in the population.

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