Why Is Appropriately Defining the Population So Important in a Sampling

Multiple Choice

Why is appropriately defining the population so important in a sampling application?

A) To permit the appropriate number of sample items to be selected.
B) To ensure that the appropriate audit procedures can be applied to sample items.
C) To enhance the likelihood of obtaining a representative sample and meet the objective of the sampling application.
D) To reduce the likelihood of failing to identify material misstatements in an account balance or class of transactions.