Chapter 1.2 - Accountability, Stewardship & Agency Flashcards
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Accountability
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Responsible for one’s actions
BODs are accountable to prepare FS for SH
Managers are accountable to business owners, ie SH
2
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Stewardship
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Duties & obligation of a person who manages another person’s property
Directors account for the stewardship of assets & investments placed under their control by SH
3
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Agency
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Directors - Agent
SH - Principal
External audit address the agency conflict