审计报告存在虚假记载，致同所遭重罚1530万元

Core Points - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has imposed penalties on Zhihong Accounting Firm and its auditors for failing to perform due diligence in the audit of ST Zhizhi's financial statements from 2019 to 2021 [1][2] - The audit reports issued by Zhihong for New Intelligence's financial statements contained false records, with identified issues including inflated revenue and profits [1][2] - The total audit revenue for Zhihong from these services amounted to 5.1 million yuan [1] Summary by Sections Audit Failures - Zhihong failed to effectively identify and assess risks related to financial statement fraud during the audits of New Intelligence for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021 [2] - Specific deficiencies included not recognizing contradictions in revenue, accounts receivable, and sales expenses, as well as failing to address large transactions near the fiscal year-end [2] - The firm also did not adequately execute internal control tests and substantive procedures related to inventory and revenue [2] Penalties Imposed - The CSRC ordered Zhihong to correct its practices, confiscate 5.1 million yuan in business income, and pay a fine of 10.2 million yuan [2] - Individual penalties included warnings and fines for the auditors involved: Liu Junshan (400,000 yuan), Zhao Leili (300,000 yuan), and Wang Zhenjun (200,000 yuan) [2] Previous Violations - Zhihong was recently penalized for similar violations in the audit of Hongxiang Co. for the year 2018, where it was found to have issued false audit reports [3] - The penalties included a business income confiscation of 3.58 million yuan and a fine of 6.47 million yuan [3]