They might, for example, consider the impact ofproposed adjusting entries on the first digit of reported figures when deciding on
whether or not to waive them. Moreover, auditors might also apply digital analysis
to clients’ accounting data in an attempt to bare irregularities. Other FS users should
also be aware of the phenomenon in order to avoid psychological biases in
interpreting FS figures (i.e., not putting too much emphasis on the first digit of
reported FS figures). They could avoid doing so by considering FS ratios instead of
absolute FS figures. If the observed rounding behavior is quantitatively immaterial,
its impact on FS ratios will be minor.