ZXFC(SZ:002915) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-07-18 13:12Core Viewpoint - The document outlines the selection and appointment process for accounting firms by Zhejiang Zhongxin Fluorine Materials Co., Ltd, emphasizing the importance of maintaining shareholder interests and ensuring high-quality financial information [1][10]. Group 1: Selection Process - The company must obtain approval from the audit committee before appointing an accounting firm for annual financial statement audits and internal control audits [1][2]. - The selection of accounting firms can be conducted through competitive negotiations, public bidding, invitation bidding, or single selection to ensure fairness and transparency [3][4]. - The company is required to publish selection documents through public channels, including the company website, detailing the selection criteria and evaluation standards [4][5]. Group 2: Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation of accounting firms must include factors such as audit fee quotes, qualifications, professional records, quality management levels, work plans, and risk management capabilities [5][6]. - Quality management level must account for at least 40% of the evaluation score, while audit fee quotes should not exceed 15% [5][6]. - The average audit fee quote of all compliant firms will serve as the benchmark for scoring [6]. Group 3: Responsibilities of the Audit Committee - The audit committee is responsible for overseeing the selection process, including developing policies, reviewing selection documents, and evaluating the performance of the appointed accounting firm [2][5]. - The committee must submit annual evaluation reports on the performance of the accounting firm to the board of directors [2][6]. - The audit committee should exercise caution in cases of frequent changes in accounting firms or significant fluctuations in audit fees [8][9]. Group 4: Contractual and Compliance Obligations - The company must ensure that the selected accounting firm adheres to information security management standards and includes specific clauses in the contract regarding data protection [7][8]. - Any changes in the accounting firm must be completed before the end of the fourth quarter of the audited year [8][9]. - The company is required to disclose information regarding the accounting firm's service duration and audit fees in its annual financial reports [7][8].