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What is the auditor's responsibility regarding the design of audit procedures for Checkersrallys?

Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

In performing an audit in accordance with US GAAS, we:

  • Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
  • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
  • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
  • Conclude whether, in our judgment, 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 a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.

Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 91)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the auditor's responsibility includes identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and designing and performing audit procedures responsive to those risks. These procedures involve examining evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements on a test basis.

Furthermore, the auditor must obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. However, this understanding is not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Checkersrallys's internal control, and accordingly, no such opinion is expressed. The auditor also evaluates the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

In addition to designing audit procedures, the auditor must conclude whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about Checkersrallys's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period. The auditor is also required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters identified during the audit.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.