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Avalon Telematics Ltd
No ratingHigh
FY2024, FY2025
Acquired goodwill carried in the wrong currency since 2022, prior periods restated
The group identified an error under which goodwill and other acquired intangibles from the acquisition had been recorded in the parent's currency rather than each unit's functional currency, and restated every affected prior-period line item.
“During the year the group identified an error under which goodwill and other acquired intangible assets arising on the acquisition of the North America business had been recorded in the parent's currency rather than in the functional currency of each unit, in the financial statements since 2022.”
Indicators: Change in Goodwill
Restatement comparisonRestatementconfidence high
High
FY2025
Auditor warns headroom may sit below management's calculation
The prior year's audit report names impairment testing a key audit matter and states that the headroom may be lower than the amount management calculated. The charge followed in the next year.
“The headroom in the impairment assessment of the North America unit may be lower than the amount management has calculated”
Line items: Intangible Assets
Document reviewCost capitalisation policyconfidence moderate
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