Does the Apricot Lane FDD include COUNTRY VISIONS' audited financial statements?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPTS]
Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders Country Visions, Inc. Fairfield, CA
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Country Visions, Inc. (the Company), which comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company, and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.
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Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, the 2025 Apricot Lane FDD includes the audited financial statements of COUNTRY VISIONS, INC. Item 23 includes the Independent Auditors' Report and references the audited financial statements. These statements comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, along with related statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, including notes to the financial statements. The auditor's opinion states that the financial statements present fairly the financial position of COUNTRY VISIONS as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and cash flows for those years, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The inclusion of these audited financial statements provides prospective Apricot Lane franchisees with insight into the financial health and performance of the franchisor. This allows potential franchisees to assess the stability and profitability of COUNTRY VISIONS before investing in an Apricot Lane franchise. The report also details the responsibilities of the management in preparing the financial statements, including maintaining internal controls and evaluating the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The audit was conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). The auditors state they are required to be independent of the Company, and to meet their other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to their audits. This declaration of independence and adherence to GAAS provides a level of assurance regarding the credibility and reliability of the financial information presented. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these statements and consult with a financial advisor to fully understand the financial implications of investing in an Apricot Lane franchise.