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Audit Sampling

Audit Sampling. Definition: Audit Sampling. Audit sampling is the application of an audit procedure to less than 100 percent of the items within an account balance or class of transactions for the purpose of evaluating some characteristic of the balance or class. Audit Risk (Error).

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Audit Sampling

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  1. Audit Sampling

  2. Definition: Audit Sampling Audit sampling is the application of an audit procedure to less than 100 percent of the items within an account balance or class of transactions for the purpose of evaluating some characteristic of the balance or class.

  3. Audit Risk (Error) • Sampling Risk (Error) • Type 1 Error (alpha risk; • risk of underreliance) • Type 2 Error (beta risk; • risk of overreliance) • Nonsampling Risk (Error)

  4. Audit Sampling: Basic Steps • 1. Define objectives • 2. Specify population • 3. Identify characteristic of interest • 4. Determine sample size • 5. Selection of sample • 6. Evaluation of sample results • 7. Make audit decision

  5. Types of Audit Sampling • Statistical sampling • Nonstatistical (Judgmental) Sampling

  6. Distinguishing Features of Statistical Sampling • Random or Systematic selection • Mathematical evaluation

  7. Representative Selection Methods For Statistical or Nonstatistical Sampling: • Random • Regular • Probability Proportional to Size • Systematic • Regular • Probability Proportional to Size • Stratified Random For Nonstatistical Only: • Haphazard

  8. Unacceptable Selection Methods • Block selection • Judgmental selection (OK when not sampling)

  9. Types of Sampling Plans • Attribute Sampling (eg. Evaluation of Internal Control System) • Variable Sampling (eg. Estimate Account Balances)

  10. Determination of Sample Size R MDR = n R n = TR

  11. Determination of Sample Size • Factors affecting sample size (Independent variables) • Population • Confidence Level • Tolerable Rate • Precision Range . . 2 ( ) N SD Z n = PR

  12. Risk Factor Table

  13. Determination of Sample Size:Reliability 90%

  14. Determination of Sample Size:Reliability 95%

  15. Sample Size Estimation: Tests of Balances (Variable Sampling) BV x R n = _____________ TM

  16. Sample Evaluation: Tests of Balances (Variable Sampling) • Quantitative • Qualitative

  17. Sample Evaluation Method: Decision Tree Ratio yes PPS? yes no Difference or Ratio Perpetual Records? no Mean Value

  18. Sample Evaluation: Tests of Balances (Variable Sampling) Mean Value Estimation Method EV = M x N Difference Estimation Method EV = TBV +/- ED ED = m(d) x N Ratio Estimation Method EV = TBV x (SAV÷SBV)

  19. Sample Evaluation: Tests of Balances (Variable Sampling) Achieved Precision Range APR = N x SE x Z If APR > Materiality Not enough statistical evidence to accept or reject population; Increase sample size or have client fix the population If APR < ½ Materiality Decision interval = EV +/- APR If ½ Materiality < APR < Materiality Calculate Adjusted Achieved Precision Range AAPR = Materiality - APR Decision Interval = EV +/- AAPR

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