How it works
This sampling methodology gives the user the option to select all of the debit or credit within our population data.
To select samples, simply follow these steps:
Step 1
In the Analysing and Sampling group, click on Sampling Tool and click on ‘Dr/Cr/ Only’.
A new pop-up window will appear.
Step 2
Step 3
Using the Transaction Column drop-down, select the transaction column/heading.
Step 4
Select either Debits Only or Credits Only.
Step 5
To further stratify your population or include all material items over and above the sample size.
Click below to view the Sampling Advance Section Guidance Page.
Step 6
Select whether you would like the selected items to be highlighted in the original dataset
Also select whether you would like the resulting sample to be emailed?
If email is selected, upon completion of executing the sample selection, a new email will be populated containing the sample ready to be sent to whomever.
Step 7
Click Continue to execute the function.
Step 8
The sample will be selected and populated into a new sheet in the active workbook along with the following information related to the sample selection displayed above it.
General Info:
- Performed by sign off,
- The methodology used, i.e. Dr/Dr Only Sampling,
- Whether Debits or Credits were selected,
- Population size,
- Population value,
- Coverage Obtained.
Advanced Section Info:
- If applicable, the materiality value used for selecting material items
- If applicable, the values that have been excluded
