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Serie A soccer clubs: empirical analysis on the financial statements

Serie A soccer clubs: empirical analysis on the financial statements

Soccer is not only the most relevant sport industry within the Italian society but also a significant business activity which produced an annual turnover of approximately € 6 Bln. Soccer companies need to comply with specific financial reporting guidelines provided for by the FIGC. In the present contribution we aim at analyzing the most significantRead more about Serie A soccer clubs: empirical analysis on the financial statements[…]

2020 Financial Statements: overall analysis and default probability rate

2020 Financial Statements: overall analysis and default probability rate

The analysis provides an insight on the 2020 financial statements results of Italian companies, in order to comment on the economic effects of the pandemic and estimate the default probability rate given the new and extraordinary circumstances the world economies are facing. Special credits to Fabrizio Negri, CEO of Cerved Rating Agency and co-author ofRead more about 2020 Financial Statements: overall analysis and default probability rate[…]

Audit of 2021 financial statements: it’s time to plan!

Audit of 2021 financial statements: it’s time to plan!

The planning phase represents a vital part of the audit process when the auditor needs to detect and assess the risks of material misstatements. The financial statements of the year 2021 will still show consequences and implications of the economic effects of the pandemic, partially balanced by extraordinary legislative measures implemented by the Government. SpecialRead more about Audit of 2021 financial statements: it’s time to plan![…]

Equity section: accounting framework and disclosure profiles

Equity section: accounting framework and disclosure profiles

The equity section follows is subject to a peculiar accounting framework under the domestic discipline (OIC standards), based on the need to preserve its integrity as required by the Italian Civil Code. It is not only the reporting scheme that needs to be stricly followed, as precise disclosure profiles must be met in order toRead more about Equity section: accounting framework and disclosure profiles[…]

Preliminary activities for auditors in NFP entities

Preliminary activities for auditors in NFP entities

Following the introduction of the offical Register of not-for-profit entities, the overall legislation that will finally come into force will require those entities to appoint a statutory and/or external auditor based on specific thresholds set forth by the law. The first assignments will therefore have to comply with the procedures established by the law and/orRead more about Preliminary activities for auditors in NFP entities[…]

Notes to the 2020 Financial Statements and Covid implications

Notes to the 2020 Financial Statements and Covid implications

The Financial Statements referred to the year 2020 reflect the consequences of the pandemic that has affected the global economies and businesses. Due to special legislations regarding the 2020 Financial Statements, the Notes have to explain the decisions carried out by the Directors related to depreciation, going concern, recapitalization of losses and other peculiarities introducedRead more about Notes to the 2020 Financial Statements and Covid implications[…]

Covid-19 reporting applicabile to NHS companies

Covid-19 reporting applicabile to NHS companies

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has produced its strongest effects on NHS companies, which have dealt with an incredible increase in costs. Consequently, the urgency of a separated reporting of Covid-related expenses has led to specific legislative actions which have imposed strict requirements for the presentation of interim financial statements entirely dedicated to theRead more about Covid-19 reporting applicabile to NHS companies[…]

Addressing disclosure in the Financial Statements

Addressing disclosure in the Financial Statements

Disclosure is an essential component of the Financial Statements and requires specific care, attention and respect with regards to legislative and accounting requirements. The recent amendments to the International Standards on Auditing (ISA Italia) focus especially on the role played by the disclosure in order to guide the auditor through a global process of assessingRead more about Addressing disclosure in the Financial Statements[…]

Early diagnosis on 2020 Financial Statements

Early diagnosis on 2020 Financial Statements

The 2020 Financial Statements will be disclosing the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic due to restrictions, social distancing measures and related economic consequences on a broad range of businesses. The Italian legislator has interveened during the entire year in order to support companies and businesses heavily affected by the consequences of the pandemic, thusRead more about Early diagnosis on 2020 Financial Statements[…]