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The aim is to explore the application of Bayesian statistics in auditing, particularly in decision-making during financial audits.

June 15, 2026Auditing A Journal of Practice & Theory

On the Use of Bayesian Statistics in the Audit Process.

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The aim is to explore the application of Bayesian statistics in auditing, particularly in decision-making during financial audits.
Investigated the nature of auditor's decision-making processes.
Examined the usage of statistical sampling in substantive tests during audits.
Discussed statistical methods and their philosophical implications in auditing.
Identified limited use of statistical sampling by auditors in practice.
Highlighted potential efficiency improvements through Bayesian statistical methods.
Concluded that adopting Bayesian approaches can enhance audit decisions.

Implication

Audit processes utilize Bayesian statistics for decision-making, suggesting improved efficiency in audits.

Abstract

Presents the author's contribution to the use of classical hypothesis testing during audits of financial statements. Nature of the auditor's decision process; Extent at which auditors actually use statistical sampling in substantive tests; Addressing the use of statistical methods as a philosophical issue; Efficiency in Bayesian approach.

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James K. Loebbecke (1995) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f98f8a1cfeec490829c90 https://doi.org/10.2308/ajpt-9510180616

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Audit processes utilize Bayesian statistics for decision-making, suggesting improved efficiency in audits.

On the Use of Bayesian Statistics in the Audit Process.

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On the Use of Bayesian Statistics in the Audit Process.

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