Auditing and Assurance Services, Student Value Edition (16th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134075754
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Explain advantage of statistical sampling over non-statistical sampling is that statistical sampling helps an auditor:
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1.1.Sampling is important in an audit process. Briefly explain the value of sampling in the audit process.
1.2. Identify and explain the two types of sampling risks?
An advantage of statistical sampling over nonstatistical sampling methods is that statistical methodsa. Afford more assurance than a nonstatistical sample of equal size.b. Provide an objective basis for quantitatively evaluating sampling risk.c. Can more easily convert the sample into a dual-purpose test useful for substantive procedures.d. Eliminate the need to use judgment in determining appropriate sample sizes
The two types of sampling risks that auditors face include the risk of incorrect acceptance and the risk of incorrect rejection.
What do each of these mean and how will each impact the audit process and the audit results? Which is considered the more important risk?
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- The two types of sampling risks auditors face include the risk of incorrect acceptance and the risk of incorrect rejection. What do each of these mean and how will each impact the audit process and the audit results?arrow_forwardFor both tests of controls and substantive tests of details, non-sampling risk can be reduced by increasing sample size, while sampling risk can be reduced by proper engagement planning supervision and review. TRUE OR FALSE? WHY?arrow_forwardIn an environment that is highly automated, an auditor determines that it is not possible toreduce detection risk solely by using substantive tests of transactions. Under these circumstances, the auditor most likely woulda. Perform tests of controls to support a lower level of assessed control risk.b. Increase the sample size to reduce sampling risk and detection risk.c. Adjust the materiality level and consider the effect on inherent risk.d. Apply analytical procedures and consider the effect on control riskarrow_forward
- Which of the following is not an advantage of non-statistical sampling? a) It allows an auditor to select a sample that they believe is appropriate. b) It allows an auditor to measure sampling risk. c) It is lower cost than statistical sampling. d) It requires less staff training.arrow_forwardAuditors must be aware of sampling risks because: A The risk of type 2 error due to increased sampling might be avoided by increasing tests of controlsB The risk of a type 2 error is that decreased sampling might be avoided by increasing the materiality thresholdC The risk of a type 1 error due to decreased sampling might be avoided by reducing the substantive testsD The risk of a type 2 error is that a decreased sample might have a greater impact on audit costsE The risk with a type 1 error is that increased sampling will not have a greater impact on the auditor's opinionarrow_forward(c)Describe the factors which theauditor should consider whendetermining the size of a sample. (d) Describe to what extent statistical sampling enhances the quality of the audit evidence. (e) Explain how judgementis used in statistical and non-statistical sampling.arrow_forward
- Attribute sampling enables the auditor to directly assess whether a rule is operating successfully or not, sampling is more reliable for assessing controls. This is crucial in circumstances where data accuracy or completeness are essential, such as when a credit-check control is used for consumer orders. The focus is on estimating the overall monetary value of a population, therefore monetary-unit sampling is more suitable for verifying the accuracy of financial statements or specific account balances. It is crucial to remember that the exact audit objectives and the type of data being checked will determine the sampling technique that is used. Do you believe monteray unit sampling can do the same thing?arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements about attribute sampling is correct? A. Larger transactions have a higher chance of being selected into the sample than smaller transactions. B. The risk of over-reliance does not affect the sample size. C. Attribute sampling is often used in the test of controls. D. The haphazard selection method is often used for attribute sampling. E. If the estimated population deviation rate is higher than the tolerable deviation rate, auditors conclude the internal control is effective.arrow_forwardThe more assurance the auditor wants, _______. A. the less representative a sample should be of the population, and the more testing the auditor needs to do B. the more representative a sample should be of the population, but the less testing the auditor needs to do to gain efficiency C. the more representative a sample should be of the population, and the more testing the auditor needs to do D. the less representative a sample should be of the population, and the less testing the auditor needs to doarrow_forward
- 7) In an environment that is highly automated an auditor determines that it is not possible to reduce detection risk solely by using substantive test of transactions. Under these circumstances the auditor most likely would: Perform test of controls to support a lower level of assessed risk. Increase sample size to reduce sampling risk and detection risk. Adjust the materiality level and consider the effect on inherent risk Apply analytical procedures and consider the effect on control riskarrow_forwardWhen the auditor has assessed control risk of a particular area at a reduced level, he or she will then Select one: a. eliminate the need to gather evidence in that area. b. test the effectiveness of the controls in that area. c. proceed to expand the sample sizes in that area. d. negotiate with management to determine which controls will be tested in that area.arrow_forwardYou and a friend are studying audit sampling together. Your friend is having a hard time understanding the various aspects of risk associated with attribute sampling and has put together the following list of questions she wants to discuss with you. Answer each question. a. What is:■Audit risk?■Inherent risk?■Control risk?■Controllable risk?■Residual risk? b. What is sampling risk? How is sampling risk controlled? c. What are the two aspects of sampling risk that an internal auditor is concerned with when testing controls? Briefly describe each aspect. d. What is nonsampling risk? How is nonsampling risk controlled?arrow_forward
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