A Guide to Sampling - Part 1 - Self- Study

Overview

Sampling is often identified as a common audit deficiency in peer review. This course will review when is sampling applicable and the basics of planning a sample. We'll then focus on the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a look at sampling for substantive procedures. We'll look at the use of monetary unit sampling and tools that can be leveraged to reduce bias in sampling.

Highlights

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs in Oklahoma

Objectives

Identify when a procedure requires sampling

Recall key elements of a sampling plan

Recognize proper application of AU-C 530 for tests of details

Perform MUS sampling

Preparation

None

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Leader(s):

Melisa Galasso, Galasso Learning Solutions LLC

Leader Bios

Melisa Galasso, Galasso Learning Solutions LLC

Melisa Galasso, CPA is passionate about providing confidence, not just compliance as she leads Galasso Learning Solutions as Founder & CEO. Melisa is a nationally recognized authority in designing and facilitating courses on advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. Since 2016, she has guided the GLS team to deliver quality in everything we do. With a far-ranging career in public accounting, academia and industry and a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, Melisa has built a reputation for delivering engaging, effective learning experiences for CPAs. Committed to advancing our profession, she has served on multiple committees for leading industry organizations including the AICPA and FASB, written the nonprofit accounting book, “Money Matters for Nonprofits,” and has been honored with the Top 50 Women in Accounting Award, the Rising Star award from NAWBO Charlotte, and “40 under 40” recognition by CPA Practice Advisor. In her free time, Melisa loves spending time with her family and can often be found at one of her daughter’s horse shows, supporting the arts with tickets to the orchestra, volunteering, or speaking a bit of French or Spanish on one of her treasured quarterly vacations.

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