Group 1 - The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has condemned PwC's Hong Kong branch, RSM Hong Kong, and two of its partners for multiple audit deficiencies, imposing a total fine of HKD 1.6 million [1] - The audit deficiencies occurred during the fiscal years 2010 and 2011, where the auditors failed to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the revenue recorded by Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited, leading to the issuance of an unqualified opinion [1][3] - An internal investigation by Dynasty Fine Wines revealed that a significant portion of the wine products claimed to be sold to a major distributor had not been delivered and were instead stored in external warehouses [3] Group 2 - The adjustments made by Dynasty Fine Wines to correct the misreported revenue indicated that the company should have reported a loss in 2011 instead of the previously disclosed profit, with retained earnings for 2010 and 2011 being reduced by approximately HKD 225 million and HKD 262 million, respectively [3] - The HKICPA's investigation highlighted extensive deficiencies related to revenue recognition in the audits for 2010 and 2011, particularly the auditors' failure to apply professional skepticism and obtain adequate evidence to confirm that the wine products were delivered and accepted by customers [3] - The penalties imposed included HKD 800,000 for RSM Hong Kong, HKD 600,000 for partner Zheng Guang'an, and HKD 200,000 for partner Jiang Lingyan [3]
普华永道被罚