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What is the auditor's responsibility in identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement of the Kidokinetics financial statements?

Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

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In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, 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\nerror, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include\nexamining, 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\nestimates 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 59)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the auditor's responsibility includes identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. The auditor designs and performs audit procedures responsive to these risks, including examining evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements on a test basis.

The auditor obtains an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit to design appropriate audit procedures, but not to express an opinion on the effectiveness of Kidokinetics's internal control. The auditor 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 financial statements.

The auditor also concludes whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about Kidokinetics's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. 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. This process helps ensure the reliability and accuracy of the financial statements presented to prospective franchisees.

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.