Statistical sampling - advantages, Auditing

Statistical sampling - Advantages

A. It is defensible and scientific;

B. It gives a precise mathematical statement for probabilities of to be correct;

C. It is efficient over large samples are not in use;

D. It tends to source uniform standards among different auditing firms;

E. It can be used through lower grade staff who due to lack of experience may be lacking the necessary judgment required through the judgment sampling.

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