Automated Sampling Plan Generator for Audit Testing
Seed: PopulationSize, ConfidenceLevel, TolerableError, ExpectedErrorRate; Use statistical sampling formulas (n = ... )ADVERTISEMENT - IN-ARTICLE
Implementation Guide
This spreadsheet computes sample sizes and selection rules for audit testing using standard statistical sampling methods (attribute and monetary unit sampling). Input population size and desired confidence/tolerable error rates to get sample counts, selection intervals and stratification suggestions. Include random selection via RAND and INDEX for reproducible picks and document the sampling seed. The sheet produces a sample selection list and a template for recording testing results and exceptions. This standardizes audit testing and ensures statistical validity for control testing and substantive procedures.
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