Financial Statements

What financial limits determine whether a corporation’s financial statements may be certified by its officers instead of an independent auditor?

What financial limits determine whether a corporation’s financial statements may be certified by its officers instead of an independent auditor? The general rule requires annual financial statements to be audited by an independent certified public accountant for submission to the SEC (SEC. 74, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). However, if the corporation’s total assets […]

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What is the specific penalty for an independent auditor found to be in collusion with the corporation’s directors?

What is the specific penalty for an independent auditor found to be in collusion with the corporation’s directors? An independent auditor who, in collusion with the corporation’s directors or representatives, certifies financial statements despite their incompleteness, inaccuracy, or failure to present a fair and accurate condition, shall be punished (SEC. 163, Revised Corporation Code of

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What two primary reportorial requirements must every corporation, domestic or foreign, submit annually to the SEC?

What two primary reportorial requirements must every corporation, domestic or foreign, submit annually to the SEC? Every corporation, whether domestic or foreign, doing business in the Philippines must submit two primary reportorial requirements annually to the SEC (SEC. 177, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). These reports include the annual financial statements audited by an

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When is the deadline for a corporation to furnish a stockholder with its most recent financial statement upon written request?

When is the deadline for a corporation to furnish a stockholder with its most recent financial statement upon written request? A corporation is mandated to furnish a stockholder or member with its most recent financial statement within ten (10) days from receipt of their written request (SEC. 74, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). The

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When is a sale or disposition of corporate assets considered to cover “substantially all” of the corporate property?

When is a sale or disposition of corporate assets considered to cover “substantially all” of the corporate property? A sale or other disposition is deemed to cover substantially all the corporate property and assets if, by that action, the corporation would be rendered incapable of continuing the business or accomplishing the purpose for which it

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