Sampling is an important method for determining the extent of testing controls, testing compliance, and tests of substantive details. It allows the auditor to apply procedures to less than 100% of the population yet extend results to project likely conclusions about the entire population. This module will describe the proper process for both attribute testing and variable sampling in financial statement and compliance audits.
Major Topics:
- Types of sampling and sampling risk
- Differentiating statistical and nonstatistical sampling approaches
- Attribute testing for tests of controls and compliance
- Variables sampling for substantive audit assurance when performing tests of details
- Determining sample sizes in a compliance audit in conformance with Uniform Guidance
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Last updated/reviewed: July 16, 2025
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This course offers a comprehensive and practical introduction to the principles and practices of auditing, with a strong emphasis on sampling methodology and compliance testing. It effectively bridges theoretical concepts with real-world applications, making it highly relevant for students pursuing careers in accounting, auditing, or financial oversight
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
- Learning Objectives for Sampling 1:18
- Introduction 14:38
- Attribute Sampling 14:45
- Attribute Sampling Cont'd 13:29
- Variables Sampling 14:18
- Case Study-Documenting the Sample Size and Results 10:18
- Evaluating Results-Substantive Testing 9:53
- Compliance Auditing 12:48
- Compliance Auditing Cont'd 10:21
CONTINUOUS PLAY
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
- Slides: Sampling - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits PDF
- Sampling - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits Glossary/ Index PDF
REVIEW AND TEST
- REVIEW QUESTIONS quiz
- FINAL EXAM exam
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