Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead (SH:600531) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-07-04 16:34Core Viewpoint - The document outlines the selection and appointment procedures for accounting firms by Henan Yuguang Gold Lead Co., Ltd, emphasizing the importance of maintaining shareholder interests and ensuring high-quality financial information [1][2]. Group 1: General Principles - The selection of accounting firms must comply with relevant laws and regulations, including the Company Law and Securities Law of the People's Republic of China [1]. - The appointment process requires approval from the audit committee, board of directors, and shareholders [1][2]. - The controlling shareholders and actual controllers are prohibited from designating accounting firms before the board and shareholders' approval [1]. Group 2: Quality Requirements for Accounting Firms - Selected accounting firms must possess necessary qualifications as per regulatory requirements and have a solid organizational structure and internal management [2]. - Firms must have a good track record in providing audit services to listed companies and must not have been penalized by regulatory bodies [2][3]. - Confidentiality and data security must be maintained by the accounting firms [2]. Group 3: Selection Procedures - The audit committee is responsible for establishing selection policies, initiating the selection process, and evaluating the proposals [3][4]. - Competitive negotiation, public bidding, and other transparent methods must be used to ensure fairness in the selection process [3][4]. - The selection results must be publicly disclosed, including the chosen firm and audit fees [4]. Group 4: Evaluation and Scoring - The evaluation criteria for accounting firms must include audit fees, qualifications, performance history, and risk management capabilities [5][6]. - Quality management should have a weight of at least 40% in the evaluation, while audit fees should not exceed 15% [5][6]. - The average audit fee from compliant firms will serve as the benchmark for scoring [6]. Group 5: Procedures for Reappointment - The company may reappoint accounting firms under specific circumstances, such as significant quality deficiencies or failure to meet deadlines [7][8]. - The audit committee must investigate the quality of both the previous and proposed firms during the reappointment process [8]. Group 6: Supervision and Penalties - The audit committee is tasked with evaluating the performance of the appointed accounting firms and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations [9]. - Any violations by the selected firms that lead to severe consequences must be reported to the board for appropriate action [9]. Group 7: Implementation and Authority - The new selection system will take effect upon approval by the board and will replace the previous system [10]. - The board retains the rights to interpret and amend the selection system as necessary [10].