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AICPA Exam CPA-Auditing Topic 1 Question 104 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA-Auditing exam
Question #: 104
Topic #: 1
[All CPA-Auditing Questions]

Which of the following most likely would be an advantage in using classical variables sampling rather than probability-proportional-to-size (PPS) sampling?

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Suggested Answer: D

Choice 'd' is correct. When obtaining an understanding of an entity's internal control in a financial statement audit, an auditor is not obligated to search for significant deficiencies in the operation of internal control.

Choice 'a' is incorrect. In order to determine the nature, timing and extent of tests to be performed, an auditor must determine whether the control activities have been implemented.

Choice 'b' is incorrect. An auditor is required to perform procedures to confirm his/her understanding of the internal control systems' design, and to determine whether relevant controls have been implemented.

Choice 'c' is incorrect. An auditor is required to document his or her understanding of the entity's internal control components, even if he or she intends to use a substantive approach.


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Jacklyn
1 months ago
Option B? More like 'Beware of the computer program' am I right? Stay analog, my friends!
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Mable
1 months ago
Option A looks good to me. Avoiding the need for population standard deviation estimates is a real win.
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Telma
1 months ago
Option D is the way to go! Automatically identifying significant amounts is a game-changer.
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Marvel
3 days ago
User 2: But what about the other advantages of classical variables sampling?
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Mireya
15 days ago
User 1: I agree, option D makes the process much easier.
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Jolanda
2 months ago
I'm leaning towards Option C. Not having to worry about zero and negative balances is a real time-saver.
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Horace
9 days ago
User 4: I think both Option C and Option A have their own advantages, it just depends on the specific situation.
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Chi
10 days ago
User 3: True, not having to estimate the standard deviation can save a lot of time and effort.
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Leonard
1 months ago
True, but not needing to estimate the standard deviation of the population's recorded amounts is a big advantage as well.
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Ryann
1 months ago
But wouldn't it be more efficient to automatically identify and select any individually significant amounts?
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Carri
1 months ago
User 2: Option C does sound convenient, but I think not needing the standard deviation is also a big advantage.
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Lavonna
1 months ago
I agree, not having to worry about zero and negative balances definitely simplifies the process.
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Natalie
2 months ago
User 1: I agree, not having to worry about zero and negative balances is definitely a plus.
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Delisa
2 months ago
But with PPS sampling, we can automatically identify individually significant amounts.
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Clay
2 months ago
I agree, with classical variables sampling we don't need to estimate the standard deviation.
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Veronica
2 months ago
Option B sounds great! Avoiding the hassle of a computer program is a huge plus in my book.
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Goldie
1 months ago
User 4: It's definitely a convenient option to consider.
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Jutta
1 months ago
User 3: I prefer classical variables sampling for that reason.
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Arlette
2 months ago
User 2: Yeah, it saves a lot of time and effort.
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Josephine
2 months ago
User 1: I agree, not needing a computer program is definitely a benefit.
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Major
3 months ago
I think using classical variables sampling would be easier than PPS sampling.
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