The Five Steps in Applying Materiality Are Listed Below in Random

question 23

Multiple Choice

The five steps in applying materiality are listed below in random order.
1) Estimate the combined misstatement.
2) Estimate the total misstatement in the segment.
3) Set preliminary judgment about materiality.
4) Allocate preliminary judgment about materiality to segments.
5) Compare combined estimate with preliminary judgment about materiality.
The first three steps in correct sequence would be:

• A) 1, 2, 5
• B) 3, 4, 2
• C) 2, 1, 5
• D) 3, 2, 4

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Definitions:

Expected Rate of Return

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