XYZ Corp. is a manufacturer of generators. The domestic market for this products is currently not doing well, and therefore many entities in this business are switching to export. As per audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, the entity had a net loss of P 2,000,000. At December 31, 2021, its current assets aggregate to P 20,000,000 and current liabilities aggregate to P 25,000,000. Due to expected favorable changes in the government policies for this industry, the entity is projecting profits to the coming year. Furthermore, the shareholders of the entity have arranged alternative additional sources of financing for its expansion plans and to support its working capital requirements in the next 12 months. Should ABC Corp. prepare its financial statements under the going concern assumption? Explain.

XYZ Corp. is a manufacturer of generators. The domestic market for this products is currently not doing well, and therefore many entities in this business are switching to export. As per audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, the entity had a net loss of P 2,000,000. At December 31, 2021, its current assets aggregate to P 20,000,000 and current liabilities aggregate to P 25,000,000. Due to expected favorable changes in the government policies for this industry, the entity is projecting profits to the coming year. Furthermore, the shareholders of the entity have arranged alternative additional sources of financing for its expansion plans and to support its working capital requirements in the next 12 months. Should ABC Corp. prepare its financial statements under the going concern assumption? Explain.

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