Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Securities Regulatory Bureau has issued administrative regulatory measures against Suya Jincheng Accounting Firm and its registered accountants due to violations found during the audit of Donghua Energy's 2024 annual report [1][2]. Group 1: Audit Violations - Suya Jincheng and its accountants were found to have multiple violations of Chinese CPA auditing standards, specifically in independence management, risk assessment, and substantive procedures [2][3]. - In terms of independence management, the firm failed to execute ethical procedures effectively, did not establish an insider information management registration system, and some audit personnel did not sign independence declarations, violating relevant regulations [2]. - The audit team did not identify significant related party transactions as special risks, which is a requirement under the CPA auditing standards [2]. Group 2: Substantive Procedures Issues - There were notable deficiencies in the execution of substantive procedures, including: 1. Accounts receivable audit: Failure to perform further verification procedures on receivables settled through debt offset [2]. 2. Inventory audit: Lack of a complete list of warehouses or inventory storage locations despite multiple storage sites [2]. 3. Review of management's expert work: Numerous calculation errors in the review of the evaluation report from the assessment agency hired by Donghua Energy, indicating a superficial review process [2]. Group 3: Accountability and Remedial Actions - The signed accountants, Wang Lu and Wu Yaling, bear primary responsibility for the audit issues identified [4]. - The regulatory authority has mandated that Suya Jincheng and the two accountants must comply with relevant laws and auditing standards, improve internal governance, and submit a written rectification report within 30 days [4]. - If the parties disagree with the administrative measures, they can apply for administrative reconsideration or file a lawsuit within specified timeframes [4].
苏亚金诚会计师事务所及王璐、吴亚玲收警示函 东华能源审计项目曝多项执业问题