You are the auditor of Browning, Inc., a manufacturer of plastic products. In reviewing the balance sheet of the company, you notice several receivables from the officers of the company. You report your findings to the president of the company and inform him that these receivables will be considered related party transactions for purposes of financial accounting and reporting. The president seems somewhat annoyed by your comments and asks you to explain what you mean by "related party" transactions and how the financial statements will be affected by these transactions. Prepare a brief response to the president's question.

The response should be at least 350 words.