Examine the relationship between the substantive sampling application and both the overall audit strategy and the overall objective of performing a low-risk audit. Understand the common elements of relating the test results to the auditing standards requirements by exploring the auditor’s reporting responsibilities − under AU-C section 260, The Auditor’s Communication With Those Charged With Governance (AICPA, Professional Standards), and AU-C section 265, Communicating Internal Control Matters Identified in an Audit (AICPA, Professional Standards) − that relate to substantive sample results.

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