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The going-concern concept is the assumption that a business will continue to operate indefinitely and will not be liquidated or forced to cease operations in the near future. This concept recognizes that a business has perpetual existence, and thus, its assets are not valued based on their liquidation value but on their ability to generate revenue for the business over time. The going-concern concept is important in accounting because it allows businesses to prepare financial statements that reflect their long-term performance and helps investors make informed decisions about the future prospects of the business.