Detailed Answer
(c) The requirement is to determine the correct statement
with respect to random sampling. Answer (c) is correct
because every item in the accounting population should have an
opportunity to be selected. Answer (a) is incorrect because with
stratified random sampling, each stratum need not be given equal
representation. Answer (b) is incorrect because while sample
units should be randomly selected, there is no requirement that
the accounting population be randomly ordered. Answer (d) is
incorrect because random sampling, by its very nature, is not
systematic. Additionally, random sampling may be performed
without replacement