Part A In an article published in The Australian on 4 May 2021, it was noted that the company named as the ‘ABC Group’ reported a big loss equal to $595 million and negative net assets of $75 million. The company seems insolvent and unable to pay all of its liabilities if they fall due. The auditors did not qualify the financial statements, nor challenge the directors on their assertion that the company was a going concern. Requirement: Discuss the implications for the company’s financial statements preparation and presentation if the company is not considered to be a going concern? Use the conceptual framework concept and general-purpose financial statements requirement given the evidence provided above?

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Part A In an article published in The Australian on 4 May 2021, it was noted that the company named as the ‘ABC Group’ reported a big loss equal to $595 million and negative net assets of $75 million. The company seems insolvent and unable to pay all of its liabilities if they fall due. The auditors did not qualify the financial statements, nor challenge the directors on their assertion that the company was a going concern. Requirement:

  • Discuss the implications for the company’s financial statements preparation and presentation if the company is not considered to be a going concern? Use the conceptual framework concept and general-purpose financial statements requirement given the evidence provided above?
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