When Using a Statistical Sampling Plan, the Auditor Calculates a Precision

question 42

Multiple Choice

When using a statistical sampling plan, the auditor calculates a precision interval around the population estimate. This involves:

• A) setting the tolerable misstatement amount.
• B) differentiating between known and estimated misstatements.
• C) determining the amount of the adjustment.
• D) All of the above.

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