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SHS Web of Conf.
Volume 92, 2021
The 20th International Scientific Conference Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2020
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Article Number | 01045 | |
Number of page(s) | 13 | |
Section | Global Impact of COVID 19 on Economy and Society | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20219201045 | |
Published online | 13 January 2021 |
Global Impact of COVID 19 on the Concept of “Going Concern”
University of National and World Economy - Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of Accounting and Analysis
* Corresponding author: ksavova@unwe.bg
Research background: The article presents a problem in the field of financial reporting. “Going concern” is the basic concept and principle in the preparation of the financial statements of enterprises.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of this article is to present the global impact of COVID 19 on the concept of “going concern”, which is used as a basis for the development of the financial statements of the companies. The essence of the “going concern” concept is clarified. The key factors provoking a crisis in the capital cycle of the enterprises and possible scenarios of manifestation of a “going concern” in conditions of uncertainty are presented.
Methods: The research methodology is based on a systematic approach with appropriate methodological tools for analysis, generalization, and graphic visualization of the achieved results. Empiric research of the information on revenues, profitability, and net cash availability of non-financial enterprises - issuers on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange was conducted, based on published interim financial statements for the first quarter of 2020.
Findings & Value added: The content of the research is useful for potential investors who are interested in non-financial companies - issuers on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. It provides important knowledge into understanding the economic nature of the ‘going concern’ concept applied in the globalizing economy as a basis for preparing financial statements.
Key words: going concern / interim financial statements / revenue / money balance / Bulgaria
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2021
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