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Are the Gokhale Method's financial statements audited?

Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Board of Directors of Gokhale Method Institute, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Gokhale Method Enterprise, Inc.) Stanford, California

Opinion

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Gokhale Method Institute, Inc. ("GMI" or the "Company"), which comprise the balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, and the related statements of income, changes in stockholder's equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Gokhale Method Institute, Inc. as of December 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of Gokhale Method Institute, Inc. and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. 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 the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for 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 Gokhale Method Institute, Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued.

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Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

Our 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 auditors' report that includes our 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, we:

  • Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.

Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 34)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 FDD, the financial statements of Gokhale Method Institute, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gokhale Method Enterprise, Inc., are indeed audited by an independent auditor. The FDD includes reports from independent auditors, specifically Farber Hass Hurley LLP, regarding their audit of the company's financial statements. These audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States of America.

The purpose of these audits is to provide an opinion on whether the financial statements present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Gokhale Method Institute, Inc. in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The auditors' reports included in the FDD confirm that, in their opinion, the financial statements are presented fairly in all material respects.

The auditors' responsibilities include obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and issuing an auditor's report that includes their opinion. They also evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as the overall presentation of the financial statements. This process gives prospective franchisees confidence that the financial information provided by Gokhale Method has been vetted by an independent third party.

For a prospective Gokhale Method franchisee, the inclusion of audited financial statements provides a higher level of assurance regarding the accuracy and reliability of the financial information presented. This allows for a more informed assessment of the financial health and stability of the company, which is a critical factor in evaluating the franchise opportunity. The audit reports for the years ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023 are included.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.