Zhong Guo Jing Ji Wang·2025-05-27 07:02Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen Stock Exchange has imposed disciplinary actions against Guotai Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. and related parties due to significant internal control deficiencies and inaccurate audit opinions regarding the financial information of Zhongding Hengsheng Gas Equipment (Wuhu) Co., Ltd. during its IPO process [1][11]. Group 1: Internal Control Deficiencies - The issuer, Zhongding Hengsheng, exhibited major internal control deficiencies, failing to adequately verify the reliability of financial information, leading to inaccurate audit opinions [1][3]. - The financial data discrepancies were significant, with asset total and net asset differences of 43% and 36% respectively for 2020, and revenue and net profit differences of 20% and 24% [2][3]. Group 2: R&D Expense Control Issues - The issuer did not sufficiently verify the effectiveness of internal controls over R&D expenses, with discrepancies in R&D project documentation and improper handling of R&D materials [4][5]. - In 2022, the issuer reported R&D expenses of 12.21 million yuan, but the internal controls were found to be non-compliant [4]. Group 3: Revenue Recognition Problems - The issuer's revenue recognition practices were found to be non-compliant, with instances of recognizing revenue before the complete delivery of products [6][7]. - The main product sales revenue for the reporting period exceeded 90% of total revenue, yet the basis for revenue recognition was deemed insufficient [6]. Group 4: Misuse of Funds by Actual Controllers - The actual controllers of the issuer misappropriated 67.54 million yuan for personal investments, with inadequate tracking of the funds' flow and usage [7][8]. - The investigation revealed that the controllers' fund usage was not properly scrutinized, leading to a lack of transparency [7]. Group 5: Disciplinary Actions - Guotai Haitong and its representatives received a six-month ban from signing any IPO application documents due to their failure to comply with regulatory requirements [11][12]. - The accounting firm, Rongcheng CPA, and its signing accountants also faced similar disciplinary actions for their inadequate audit practices [12][13].