To Whomsoever It May Concern
This is to certify that I/We have examined the books of accounts, audited/unaudited financial statements, income tax returns, GST returns, management representations, business plans, and other relevant documents of Mr./Ms./M/s ___________________________ (hereinafter referred to as “the Entity”), having PAN: ________________, and address at ____________________________________________.
Based on the verification of available records and information provided, we hereby certify that the projected financial statements for the period of ____ years (from FY ________ to FY ________) have been prepared on a reasonable and consistent basis.
- Basis of Preparation
The projections have been prepared based on:
- Past financial performance (audited/unaudited statements)
- Management assumptions and business plan
- Industry trends and economic conditions
- Existing orders/contracts (if any)
- Expansion plans and capacity utilization assumptions
- Projected Financial Performance
(A) Projected Profit & Loss Account
| Particulars | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Year 7 |
| Sales / Revenue | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Operating Expenses | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| EBITDA | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Depreciation | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Interest | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Net Profit after Tax | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
(B) Projected Balance Sheet Summary
| Particulars | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Year 7 |
| Total Assets | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Total Liabilities | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Net Worth | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
- Key Financial Assumptions
The following assumptions have been considered while preparing projections:
- Expected sales growth rate: ______ % per annum
- Expected margin levels: ______ %
- Capacity utilization: ______ %
- Inflation rate considered: ______ %
- Interest rate assumption: ______ %
- Other assumptions: ________________________________________
- Ratio Analysis (Projected)
- Current Ratio: ________
- Debt-Equity Ratio: ________
- DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio): ________
- Interest Coverage Ratio: ________
- Verification Statement
We further certify that:
- The projected financial statements are prepared based on information and assumptions provided by the management and historical financial data.
- We have verified the mathematical accuracy of the projections.
- These projections are forward-looking estimates and not guarantees of future performance.
- Actual results may differ due to market conditions, regulatory changes, and other unforeseen factors.
- Purpose of Certificate
This certificate is issued at the specific request of the Entity for submission to Banks / Financial Institutions / Investors / Lending Agencies for the purpose of Loan Processing, Project Appraisal, Term Loan / CC / OD Limit Assessment and should not be used for any other purpose without prior written consent.
- Limitation
This certificate does not constitute an audit opinion or assurance engagement under Standards on Auditing issued by ICAI. We do not accept responsibility for actual future performance or deviations from projections.
Place: __________
Date: __________
For (Name of CA Firm / Chartered Accountant)
(Signature)
CA Name: ___________________________
Membership No.: _____________________
FRN (if firm): _______________________
UDIN: _______________________________
Seal: ________________________________