
1.
Identify the time period in which the first signs of GM’s impending financial distress could be seen.
2.
Explain the factors that are to be considered by an auditor to evaluate the potential going-concern uncertainties.
3.
Explain whether going-concern could be expected prior to 2008. Also, explain whether auditors of GE Company should have issued a going concern opinion prior to 2008.
4.
Identify the economic factor that would have influenced the auditors’ decision to issue an audit opinion considering going concern uncertainties.
5.
Explain whether the GM’s bankruptcy have initiated the requirements of going concern reporting. List the issues to be considered to evaluate the ability of the New GE to continue as a going concern.
6.
Explain whether the going concern is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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