Each time an auditor draws a conclusion based on evidence from a sample, an additional risk, i.e., sampling risk, is introduced. An example of sampling risk is
Properly applying an improper audit procedure to sample data.
Improperly applying a proper audit procedure to sample data.
Projecting the results of sampling beyond the population tested.
Drawing an erroneous conclusion from sample data.
Sampling risk is risk that auditor may face while performing audit procedure through sampling. Audit sampling exists because it is impractical for auditor to check 100% of records and data. Sampling risk represents the possibility that an auditor's conclusion based on a sample is different from that reached if the entire population were subject to audit procedure. The auditor may conclude that material misstatements exist, when in fact they do not; or material misstatements do not exist but in fact they do exist
Example of sampling risk is: Drwaing an erroneous conclusion from sample data.
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