When Confirming Receivables in Testing for Overstatements,assume That There Are

question 72

Multiple Choice

When confirming receivables in testing for overstatements,assume that there are few or no misstatements expected and the selection will be based on the dollar value of individual items.Which of the following is the auditor most likely to use?

• A)MUS sampling.
• B)Stratified mean-per-unit sampling.
• C)Ratio estimation sampling.
• D)Attribute sampling.

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Definitions:

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee, but not control them, typically associated with ownership of 20%-50% of voting stock.

IAS 28

An International Accounting Standard that prescribes the accounting for investments in associates and sets the requirements for the application of the equity method when accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures.

Non-Strategic Investments

Investments made by a company that are not part of its core operations or strategic plan.

Significant Influence Investments

Investments where the investor has the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but does not control or jointly control the entity.