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What is the auditor's responsibility regarding material misstatement in Dryject's financial statements?

Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

My objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes my opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, I:

  • 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 DryJect Management, LLC'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 my judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Dry Ject Management, LLC's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

I am 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 I identified during the audit.

Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the auditor's objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. The auditor will issue a report that includes their opinion on the financial statements. While reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, it is not absolute, and there is no guarantee that an audit will always detect a material misstatement. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error.

The auditor's responsibilities include exercising professional judgment and maintaining professional skepticism throughout the audit. They will 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 will also obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of DryJect's internal control.

Furthermore, the auditor will 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. The auditor will conclude whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about DryJect's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. 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.

For a prospective Dryject franchisee, this information assures them that an independent CPA has reviewed Dryject's financial statements. However, it is important to recognize the limitations of an audit, as it does not guarantee the complete absence of errors or fraud. Franchisees should consider this when evaluating the financial stability of Dryject.

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.