AUDITING RMU
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Author: MESSIER
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.15MCQ
To determine
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Sampling is the method of selecting few items to check from the entire population under examination. Auditors apply sampling method while performing their
Sampling can be statistical or non statistical.
To choose: the correct statement about monetary unit sampling.
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AUDITING RMU
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- A principal advantage of statistical methods of attribute sampling over nonstatistical methods is that they provide a scientific basis for planning the A. risk of overreliance B. tolerable rate C. expected population deviation rate D. Sample sizearrow_forwardIn calculating the projected misstatement in monetary unit sampling, accounts with a book value larger than the sampling interval are extended to the projected misstatement at their: Misstatement amount. Actual book value. Tainting percentage times the sampling interval. Tainting percentage times their book value.arrow_forwardS1: Mean per unit estimation is a classical variable sampling technique that projects the sample average to the total population by multiplying the sample average by the number of items in the population. S2: The more the auditor is relying on other substantive procedures to reduce to an acceptable level the detection risk regarding a particular population, the less assurance the auditor will require from sampling, and the smaller the sample size can be. a. BOTH STATEMENTS ARE TRUE b. BOTH STATEMENTS ARE FALSE c. ONLY S1 IS TRUE d. ONLY S2 IS TRUEarrow_forward
- When using monetary unit sampling, a population is accepted as being materially correct when the: Tolerable misstatement is greater than the upper limit on misstatement. Incremental allowance is less than the upper limit on misstatement. Projected misstatement is less than the upper limit on misstatement. Basic precision is greater than the projected misstatement.arrow_forwardWhat is the relationship between sample size and (a) sampling risk, (b) tolerable rate of deviation,and (c) expected population deviation ratearrow_forward1. Which of the following would be designed to estimate a numerical measurement of a population, such as monetary value?* A. Sampling for variables B. Sampling for attributes C. Sequential sampling D. Discovery sampling E. None of themarrow_forward
- The distance from the sample estimate that has a certain likelihood (equal to reliability) ofincluding the true population value is known as thea. Confidence.b. Mean.c. Precision.d. Precision interval.arrow_forwardThe unique feature of monetary unit sampling is thata. Sampling units are not chosen at random.b. A dollar unit selected in a sample is not replaced before the sample selection is completed.c. Auditors need not worry about the risk of incorrect acceptance decision.d. The population is defined as the number of monetary units in an account balance or class of transactions.arrow_forwardWhen using monetary unit sampling, the allowance for sampling risk is composed of: Basic precision and incremental allowance. Projected misstatement and basic precision. Projected misstatement and incremental allowance. Projected misstatement, basic precision, and incremental allowance.arrow_forward
- Which of the following statistical techniques are used to test controls? Mean-per-unit sampling. Attribute sampling. Difference estimation. Ratio estimation.arrow_forwardTolerable error, is the maximum monetary error that the auditor is prepared to accept in the population and still conclude that audit objective has been achieved, is directly related to A.Sample size BAudit risk C.Materiality D.Expected errorarrow_forwardMonetary Unit and Classical Variables Sampling. Indicate whether each of the following characteristics applies to monetary unit sampling (MUS), classical variables sampling (CVS),both MUS and CVS (both), or neither MUS nor CVS (neither).a. May be used in conjunction with substantive procedures.b. Tends to select higher dollar items for examination.c. Is more effective in identifying overstatements.d. Incorporates assessments of tolerable misstatement in determining sample size.e. Incorporates assessments of the population variability in determining sample size.f. Controls the audit team’s exposure to the risk of incorrect rejection and the risk of incorrect acceptance.g. Requires the audit team to project discovered misstatements to the population.h. Can expose the audit team to nonsampling risk.i. May be used in conjunction with the study and evaluation of internal control.j. Is more appropriate for use when a higher number of misstatements is anticipated.arrow_forward
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