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In the Ledgers FDD, where are the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of financial statements further described?

Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

2024, 2023 and 2022, and the related statements of operations, changes in members' equity, and cash flows for the years 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 Loyalty Business Services, LLC as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of Loyalty Business Services, LLC 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.

2023 Financial Statements Restated

As discussed in Note 9 to the financial statements, the 2023 financial statements have been restated to correct a misstatement. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these 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 Loyalty Business Services, LLC'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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Auditor's 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 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 auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America 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.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the auditor's responsibilities regarding the audit of financial statements are detailed within the Independent Auditor's Report. Specifically, the report states that the auditor's responsibilities under auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America are further described in the 'Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of Financial Statements' section of the report.

The auditor's report aims to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's opinion. However, it's important to note that reasonable assurance is not absolute, and there's no guarantee that all material misstatements will be detected. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than from error, as fraud may involve more complex concealment.

The auditor's responsibilities include exercising professional judgment, maintaining professional skepticism, identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement, obtaining an understanding of internal control, evaluating accounting policies, and assessing the overall presentation of the financial statements. The auditor also has to conclude whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about Ledgers's ability to continue as a going concern.

Prospective Ledgers franchisees should understand the scope and limitations of an audit. While the audit provides an opinion on the fairness of the financial statements, it is not a guarantee of future financial performance or a complete assurance against all errors or fraud. Reviewing the auditor's report and understanding these responsibilities can help franchisees make informed decisions.

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.