In performing a count of negotiable securities, an auditor records the details of the count on a security count worksheet. What other information is usually included on this worksheet?

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Choice "A" is correct. After performing a count of negotiable securities, the auditor would generally obtain an acknowledgment from the client that the securities were returned intact. This helps maintain accountability for the securities, and reduces the likelihood of employee misappropriation (e.g., if a client employee were to steal a security and blame the auditor). Choice "B" is incorrect. The auditor generally would not include an analysis of realized gains and losses on a security count worksheet, although this information would be included elsewhere in the audit documentation. Choice "C" is incorrect. The auditor generally would not include an evaluation of the client's internal control on a security count worksheet, although this information would be included elsewhere in the audit documentation. Choice "D" is incorrect. The auditor generally would not include a description of the client's control procedures on a security count worksheet, although this information might be included elsewhere in the audit documentation.

In Performing a Count of Negotiable Securities, an Auditor Records