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    PracticeCPA®CPA AUD Practice Exam 4Question 47
    Medium1 markMultiple Choice
    Area III: Performing ProceduresAUDSamplingVariables Sampling

    CPA · Question 47 · Area III: Performing Procedures

    An auditor uses the 'ratio estimation' method for variables sampling. The book value of the population is $1,000,000. The sample has a book value of $100,000 and an audited value of $110,000. What is the point estimate of the audited value of the population?

    Answer options:

    A.

    $1,000,000.

    B.

    $1,100,000.

    C.

    $1,010,000.

    D.

    $900,000.

    How to approach this question

    Ratio Estimation Formula: (Sample Audited / Sample Book) * Population Book.

    Full Answer

    B.$1,100,000.✓ Correct
    Ratio estimation projects the ratio of audited value to book value found in the sample to the entire population.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing Ratio Estimation with Difference Estimation.
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