Discuss the internal controls related to owners' equity that are of
concern to the auditor.
The following internal controls related to owners' equity are of concern to the auditor:
1. Proper authorization of transactions - Material transactions such as issuance of capital stock, purchase of treasury stock, and declaration of dividends are approved by the board of directors of the company.
2. Proper recordkeeping and segregation of duties - Policies related to preparation of stock certificates and recording capital stock transactions are well defined and the information in the records are internally verified.
3. Independent registrar and stock transfer agent - There should be an independent registrar who will act as a control and prevent any improper issuance of stock certificates. Also, there should be an independent stock transfer agent who will act as a control over the stock records.
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