The 'Tolerable Error' in audit sampling is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Tolerable Error' in audit sampling is:
A. Zero error
B. Actual error
C. The maximum error in the population that the auditor is willing to accept and still conclude that the audit objective is achieved
D. Expected error
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Tolerable error is a planned level of misstatement.

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Question #1 Report Error
A: The Trial Balance is a statement, not an account. R: It is prepared to check the arithmetical accuracy of the ledger. Choose the correct option.
A. A is false but R is true
B. A is true but R is false
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Trial Balance is indeed a statement of ledger balances, and its primary purpose is to check arithmetical accuracy. However, the fact that it is a statement does not explain why it checks accuracy; the double-entry system does.

Question #2 Report Error
Which audit is conducted by an organization's own employees to evaluate the effectiveness of its internal controls?
A. Statutory Audit
B. Tax Audit
C. Cost Audit
D. Internal Audit

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Internal audit is an independent, objective assurance function within an organization, distinct from external statutory audits.

Question #3 Report Error
Which accounting concept prevents the anticipation of profits but allows recognition of all losses?
A. Realization concept
B. Prudence (Conservatism) concept
C. Materiality concept
D. Consistency concept

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Prudence concept states that one should not anticipate profits but provide for all possible losses.