The audit opinion is particularly important to stakeholders, as it provides insight into whether the financial statements are true and reliable for decision making. When an opinion is issued, auditors generally include an explanation for their decision. Because most opinions … Continue reading
Category Archives: Audit Opinions – Europe
Going Concern Modifications Issued to Large European Companies Amid Pandemic
Going concern modifications have been more common during the COVID-19 pandemic than in recent years. The number of large companies worldwide whose future is uncertain has been staggering, but not surprising due to the lockdowns and other difficulties the pandemic has … Continue reading
COVID-19 Impacts on European Audit Opinions
This post will be updated to reflect the current number of European audit opinions citing the COVID-19 pandemic in a going concern opinion, key audit matter, or emphasis of matter. Overall Statistics As of the week ended 13 November 2020, … Continue reading
European Audit Opinions Signed by Country
It is no surprise that COVID-19 has greatly impacted just about everything at this point; the worldwide pandemic has had such far-reaching effects, we’re only now beginning to understand how far the ripple goes. With that said, it’s also no … Continue reading
Doubt About Going Concern Basis Results in Disclaimer of Opinion
On 30 April 2020, Ernst & Young LLP (UK) issued a disclaimer of opinion for Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC [LON:NOG], formerly Zhaikmunai L.P. The independent oil and gas exploration company is based in Kazakhstan, headquartered in the Netherlands, and … Continue reading
Coronavirus Slows UK Audit Opinions
On Tuesday, March 31, Quixant PLC – a UK-based gaming technology company – issued the following statement, claiming that KPMG LLP (UK) has decided to not sign any audit opinions or consents until April 5th: Quixant (AIM: QXT), a leading … Continue reading
Insights from Audit Opinions Across Europe Since 2010
This is the second post of our Decade of Data series to highlight our Europe databases containing ten years of data. The Audit Analytics Europe Opinion database currently contains over 64,000 audit opinion records from over 8,800 companies, encompassing 2010-present. With … Continue reading