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Does Learningrx acknowledge that actual financial results could potentially differ from the accounting estimates used in preparing their financial statements?

Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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 auditor's 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, including omissions, 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.
  • 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 LearningRx Franchise Corporation'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 LearningRx Franchise Corporation's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company acknowledges the potential for differences between actual financial results and accounting estimates. The Independent Auditor's Report states that one of the auditor's responsibilities is to evaluate the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by Learningrx's management. This indicates that the financial statements rely on estimates that could vary.

The auditors' responsibilities include exercising professional judgment and maintaining 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.

Furthermore, the auditors' 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. However, reasonable assurance is not absolute, and there is no guarantee that an audit will always detect a material misstatement. This highlights the inherent limitations in the audit process and the possibility of undetected misstatements or variations from actual results.

For a prospective Learningrx franchisee, this acknowledgement underscores the importance of conducting thorough due diligence and not relying solely on the audited financial statements. It is advisable to consult with financial professionals and legal advisors to fully understand the financial risks and potential variations in actual performance.

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.