Jiangsu Expressway(600377) 证券之星·2025-03-26 12:31Core Viewpoint - The audit committee of Jiangsu Ninghu Expressway Co., Ltd. has reported on the performance evaluation and supervisory responsibilities regarding the accounting firm KPMG Huazhen for the year 2024, emphasizing the thoroughness and diligence in their oversight duties [1][4]. Group 1: Basic Information about the Accounting Firm - KPMG Huazhen was established on August 18, 1992, in Beijing and became a special general partnership on July 5, 2012, with its main office located in Beijing [1]. - As of December 31, 2024, KPMG Huazhen has 241 partners and 1,309 registered accountants, with over 300 accountants having signed securities service audit reports [2]. - In 2023, KPMG Huazhen's audited total business revenue exceeded RMB 4.1 billion, with audit service revenue exceeding RMB 3.9 billion, including over RMB 900 million from statutory securities services and over RMB 1 billion from other securities services [2]. Group 2: Appointment Process of the Accounting Firm - The company approved the appointment of KPMG Huazhen as the financial auditor and internal control auditor during the board meeting on May 24, 2024, and the proposal was subsequently approved at the annual shareholders' meeting on June 26, 2024 [2]. Group 3: Supervision of the Accounting Firm - The audit committee conducted a rigorous review of KPMG Huazhen's audit fee quotations, qualifications, performance records, quality management, work plans, resource allocation, information security management, and risk-bearing capabilities, concluding that the firm possesses the necessary qualifications and professional capabilities to meet the company's audit requirements [4]. - On December 25, 2024, the audit committee held a communication meeting with the signing accountants from KPMG Huazhen to discuss the audit scope, independence of the audit plan, and team structure for the 2024 annual report audit [5]. - The audit committee ensured thorough discussions and communications with KPMG Huazhen during critical phases of the annual report audit, promoting objectivity and integrity in the audit report [5][6].