The Following Event Occurred After the Company's Year-End but Before

question 158

Essay

The following event occurred after the company's year-end but before the completion of the audit. For this subsequent event, determine whether the event:
•requires an adjustment to the year-end financial statements,
•requires note disclosure, or
•requires neither adjustment to recognized amounts nor disclosure.
The company experiences a major labour strike. Workers are still on strike when the audit is finished. Does your answer change if this strike might force the company into bankruptcy? (Justify your recommendation).

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