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ISA 530 — Audit Sampling

ISA 530 is an international pronouncement addressing audit sampling to provide a basis for conclusions about the population. It addresses applying audit sampling in designing a sample, selecting items, performing procedures and evaluating results. Sampling risk and non-sampling risk both matter, and the conclusion must reflect the audit objective and population.

Worked example

The auditor selects a sample of authorised payments and evaluates observed deviations.

Common mistake

A sample does not guarantee a representative result; assess sampling risk and investigate exceptions.

Where it appears in your exams

QualificationExamRelationshipPeriod
ACCA AA Supporting September 2026–June 2027
ACCA AAA (INT) Supporting September 2026–June 2027