When auditing a company, auditors use a combination of professional judgment and statistical sampling methods to estimate account balances. Statistical sampling is an efficient way to design samples, ...

Statistical significance is a critical concept in data analysis and research. In essence, it’s a measure that allows researchers to assess whether the results of an experiment or study are due to ...

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In a unanimous decision, the California Supreme Court on May 29 reversed a class action verdict for a class which was based on a flawed statistical model to determine liability and damages. Duran v. U ...

here is very good news for CPAs whose clients face the often burdensome administrative costs of claiming allowable expense deductions for meals and entertainment (M&E)—the IRS now will permit the use ...