AA – L2 – SA – Q5.5 – Sampling Non-Current Assets Level

When testing non-current assets for the valuation assertion, identify whether each of the below factors would necessitate a decrease in the sample size, an increase in the sample size or would have minimal impact on the sample size.

  1.  Stratification of the population
  2.  A significant increase in the number of other substantive procedures directed at the same assertion
    A   Decrease
    B   Increase
     Minimal impact
    D   Decrease
    E   Increase
     Minimal impact

A, D

Explanation:

  1. Stratification of the population (dividing it into homogeneous groups) increases efficiency, allowing a decrease in sample size (A).
  2. A significant increase in other substantive procedures for the same assertion reduces reliance on the sample, also decreasing sample size (D). These factors optimize audit effort while maintaining assurance, making A and D the correct answers.