Core Viewpoint - The company establishes a comprehensive internal audit system to enhance internal control, promote economic management, and improve economic efficiency, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations [1][2]. Group 1: Internal Audit Framework - The internal audit system applies to all business segments related to financial reporting and information disclosure across the company's internal institutions, subsidiaries, and significant affiliates [1]. - Internal audit is defined as an evaluation activity conducted by the company's internal audit personnel to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and the authenticity and completeness of financial information [1][2]. - The company’s board of directors is responsible for the establishment and effective implementation of the internal control system, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of related information disclosures [2][3]. Group 2: Audit Committee and Personnel - An audit committee is established under the board of directors, consisting entirely of directors who are not senior management, with a majority being independent directors [3][4]. - The internal audit department operates independently under the guidance of the audit committee and is responsible for daily audit management [3][4]. - Internal auditors must maintain independence and adhere to principles of objectivity, integrity, and confidentiality [3][4]. Group 3: Responsibilities and Authority - The audit committee supervises the internal audit department, reviews annual audit plans, and reports on audit progress and significant issues to the board [4][5]. - The internal audit department is tasked with evaluating the integrity and effectiveness of internal control systems and auditing the legality and authenticity of financial data [5][6]. - Internal auditors have the authority to request documents, inspect financial records, and investigate serious violations of financial regulations [6][7]. Group 4: Reporting and Disclosure - The internal audit department must report at least quarterly to the board or audit committee on audit plan execution and identified issues [5][6]. - An annual internal control evaluation report must be prepared by the board or audit committee based on the internal audit department's findings, including a declaration of the report's authenticity [8][9]. - The company is required to disclose the internal control self-evaluation report alongside its annual report [9][10]. Group 5: Management and Compliance - The company must establish a mechanism for incentivizing and monitoring the internal audit department's performance [10][11]. - Any significant issues identified in the internal audit process must be reported to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and appropriate actions must be taken against responsible individuals [10][11]. - Violations of the internal audit system may result in disciplinary actions against departments or individuals involved [11][12].
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