Mohamed Metwally, CPA

How to Prepare for a Financial Audit

Generally, all businesses undergo financial audits, and the franchise business isn’t an exception. An audit helps determine a franchise business’s financial health and identify bookkeeping malpractices. In addition, audited financial statements also serve as disclosure documents in item 21 of the Franchise disclosure document.   When is a Financial Statement Audit successful?   A franchise […]

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Franchisors’ Financial Statements Audit for FDD

What You Need to Know   A financial statement audit appraises the franchise’s financial practices and records to determine its financial health. The franchise financial statement is necessary for FDD registration and renewal. A franchisee also leverages it to evaluate a franchise’s profitability before signing or making any financial commitment. As a Franchisor, it’s essential

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ASC 606 Revenue Recognition For Franchisors

What You need to know   A challenge in Franchisor accounting is the complex industry-specific guidance for revenue recognition. In response to the challenge, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) developed the Revenue recognition ASC 606 standards. The goal of the new accounting standard is to provide a

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