F2 - M2 - Going Concern Flashcards
An entity is considered to be a _______ if it is reasonably expected to remain in existence and settle all its obligations for the foreseeable future.
going concern
Under U.S. GAAP, preparation of financial statements presumes that the reporting entity will continue as a ___________
going concern.
Management is required to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within ________ after the date that the financial statements are issued.
one year
If conditions or events exist that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, management should consider (2)
whether the entity’s plans intended to mitigate those conditions or if events will be successful in alleviating the substantial doubt.
There are three going concern categories based on management’s evaluation, (3)
including no substantial doubt (disclosures not required); substantial doubt alleviated (requires footnotes disclosures); and substantial doubt not alleviated (requires footnote disclosures).
If there is no substantial doubt is a disclosure required
No
If there is substantial doubt alleviated
Footnote disclosure required
if there is substantial doubt not alleviated
requires footnote disclosures
U.S GAAP requires ________ if liquidation is imminent for Going concern.
liquidation basis of accounting
IFRS stands on accounting basis if liquidation is imminent for Going concern.
No guidance on basis of accounting
Going concern should be evaluated ______ years for GAAP
1 year
Going concern should be evaluated ______ years for IFRS
At least 1 year