For each of the factors listed below indicate whether the factor, independently, is likely to cause a particular income producing property to trade for a lower or higher CAP rate compared with an average property. For this question, no explanation is needed. Indicating “higher”, “lower” or “irrelevant” for factors a through g is sufficient. a. Lower volatility in rent prices and occupancy rates. b. Worse location c. High inflation environment d. High risk premium environment e. Market general higher than normal expected NOI growth f. Lower construction quality g. High quality tenants

For each of the factors listed below indicate whether the factor, independently, is likely to cause a particular income producing property to trade for a lower or higher CAP rate compared with an average property. For this question, no explanation is needed. Indicating “higher”, “lower” or “irrelevant” for factors a through g is sufficient. a. Lower volatility in rent prices and occupancy rates. b. Worse location c. High inflation environment d. High risk premium environment e. Market general higher than normal expected NOI growth f. Lower construction quality g. High quality tenants

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit

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ISBN:9781305080577

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter16: Advanced Topics Concerning Complex Auditing Judgments

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