今年已有13家会计师事务所收监管函

Core Viewpoint - The regulatory scrutiny on accounting firms has intensified, with 13 firms receiving regulatory letters from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and exchanges for failing to perform due diligence in auditing financial statements, particularly in the case of Hongxiang Co., which reported inflated revenues and profits [1][2][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - 13 accounting firms have received regulatory letters due to inadequate diligence in auditing, with over half issuing unqualified audit reports for problematic financial statements [3]. - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange disclosed that two firms, Rongcheng and Zhicheng, were criticized for their audit reports on Hongxiang Co. for the years 2017-2021, which contained false records [1][2]. - The CSRC imposed a fine of 25.13 million yuan on Hongxiang Co. for inflated revenues of 1 billion yuan and profits of 392 million yuan over six years [2]. Group 2: Penalties and Fines - A total of 1,643,000 yuan in fines and confiscated income was imposed on three accounting firms and related certified public accountants for failing to meet diligence standards [4]. - Zhongxinghua Accounting Firm faced the highest penalties, totaling 1.11 million yuan, for issuing false audit reports for Yinjiang Technology [4]. - Lianda Accounting Firm was fined 60,000 yuan and had 32,550 yuan of audit income confiscated for inadequate auditing of Jiangping Biological's financial statements [4]. Group 3: Increased Regulatory Oversight - Regulatory bodies have significantly increased penalties and the frequency of sanctions against accounting firms, indicating a trend of stricter oversight in the industry [5]. - Accounting firms engaged in securities services are subject to dual regulation by both the CSRC and the Ministry of Finance, which can lead to double penalties for misconduct [5]. - Beijing Yatai International Accounting Firm was warned and fined for serious quality issues in multiple audits, highlighting ongoing regulatory challenges in the sector [6].