Indicate Whether Each of the Following Characteristics Relate to the Risk

question 104

Short Answer

Indicate whether each of the following characteristics relate to the risk of overreliance (O),risk of underreliance (U),both (B),or neither (N).
1____.Is specifically considered by the auditor in determining sample size and evaluating sample results.
2____.Is characterized by the auditor's sample indicating that the control is functioning effectively.
3____.Results in the auditor drawing an incorrect conclusion with respect to the population being examined.
4____.Is also referred to as the risk of assessing control risk too high.
5____.Results in an effectiveness loss to the auditor.
6____.Is used to determine the appropriate sample selection method.
7____.Is characterized by the population deviation rate being less than the tolerable rate of deviation.
8____.Is an example of a sampling risk to which the auditor is exposed when performing tests of controls.

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Definitions:

Direct Write-off Method

A method of accounting for bad debts that involves charging unpaid customer accounts directly to expense once they are deemed to be uncollectible.

Percent of Sales

A financial ratio that compares various financial metrics as a percentage of total sales, used to analyze operational efficiency and profitability.

Securitization Entities

Specialized entities created to pool various financial assets and sell them as securities to investors.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that presents a company's assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity at a specific point in time.