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What is the auditor's responsibility regarding the identification of conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about Checkersrallys' ability to continue as a going concern?

Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

  • Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
  • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the 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 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 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 has a responsibility to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that, when considered in total, raise significant doubt about Checkersrallys's ability to continue operating as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

To fulfill this responsibility, the auditor must exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. They identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. These procedures include examining evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements on a test basis.

The auditor also needs to evaluate the appropriateness of the accounting policies used, the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, and the overall presentation of the financial statements. Furthermore, the auditor is 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.