11/06/2020
COVID-19: Preparation of financial statements during the crisis
As the coronavirus pandemic causes an unprecedented breakdown, what should companies consider when preparing financial statements?
The coronavirus crisis is, first of all, a human tragedy, of course, but it has changed every aspect of the modern world, causing incalculable disruption to business.
Review, reconsider, reform
Companies should consider taking the following steps:
* Evaluate whether COVID-19 is an event that involves or not adjustments in the 2019 financial statements.
* Evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on estimates and judgments inherent in the presentation of financial information.
In 2020, the greatest impact will be felt in accounting terms, and policies will need to be reconsidered in light of COVID-19. A large number of measures will have to be taken.
Inventory valuation: It will be necessary to rethink whether traditional purchasing agreements are no longer valid and companies will need to find new ways to obtain the goods they need. What effects will these new agreements have?
Deterioration: assets are very likely to be worth less than in the past, so it is important to assess the necessary provisions in relation to this issue.
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