Cashrun way15 Apr 2025 16:13
From Grok:-
Accountants don’t use a fixed "runway" (like cash runway in startups) to sign off a company as a going concern. Instead, they assess whether the company can continue operating for the foreseeable future—typically 12 months from the financial statement date—without needing to liquidate assets or cease operations. This is based on professional judgment and standards like IAS 1 (International Accounting Standards) or ASC 205-40 (US GAAP).Key factors considered include:Liquidity: Cash flow projections, available cash, and access to credit.Solvency: Ability to meet debts as they come due.Profitability: Trends in revenue and expenses.External factors: Market conditions, legal issues, or loss of major customers.Management plans: Strategies to address financial difficulties (e.g., raising capital, restructuring debt).No strict runway length applies, but if significant doubts exist (e.g., recurring losses, negative cash flows, or covenant breaches), accountants may require mitigating evidence (like signed loan agreements or new contracts) to avoid a qualified opinion or going concern disclosure. If you’re thinking of a specific industry or situation, I can dig deeper—let me know!