Which of the following is the most important audit consideration when examining the stockholders equity section of

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Which of the following is the most important audit consideration when examining the stockholders’ equity section of a client’s balance sheet?
a. Changes in the capital stock account are verified by an independent stock transfer agent.
b. Stock dividends and stock splits during the year under audit were approved by the stockholders.
c. Stock dividends are capitalized at par or stated value on the dividend declaration date.
d. Entries in the capital stock account can be traced to resolutions in the minutes of meetings of the board of directors.

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A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Auditing and Assurance Services

ISBN: 978-0077862343

6th edition

Authors: Timothy Louwers, Robert Ramsay, David Sinason, Jerry Straws

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