To strengthen the supervisory functions and enhance the governance mechanism of the Board of Directors, the Company established the Audit Committee in July 2013. The Audit Committee is composed entirely of independent directors, with at least one member possessing expertise in accounting or finance. The term of office for independent directors on the committee is three years and is renewable upon re-election. The convener of the Committee serves as its external representative.
The responsibilities of the Audit Committee are as follows:
1. Adoption or amendment of internal control systems in accordance with Article 14-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act.
2. Assessment of the effectiveness of internal control systems.
3. Adoption or amendment of procedures for material financial transactions, including acquisition or disposal of assets, derivative trading, lending of funds to others, and endorsements or guarantees for others, in accordance with Article 36-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act.
4. Matters involving the personal interest of directors.
5. Significant asset or derivative transactions.
6. Significant loans of funds, endorsements, or guarantees.
7. The offering, issuance, or private placement of equity-type securities.
8. Appointment, dismissal, compensation, qualifications, and independence of certified public accountants (CPAs).
9. Appointment and dismissal of financial, accounting, or internal audit officers.
10. Annual and semi-annual financial reports.
11. Communication and interaction with the Company’s certified public accountants.
12. Discussions on disagreements between management and the CPAs regarding financial reporting.
13. Handling whistleblower reports and other issues related to accounting, internal control, or auditing.
14. Other material matters stipulated by the Company or regulatory authorities.
Resolutions on the above matters must be approved by a majority of all committee members and submitted to the Board of Directors for resolution. Except for item 10, any item under the first paragraph not approved by a majority of committee members may still proceed with the consent of at least two-thirds of all board members.
Download of the Audit Committee CharterAudit Committee Contact Emails:
Director Chuang Chin-Te chuang.chinte@gmail.comDirector Wang Hsin-Fa billwang@seehigh.com.tw
Director Lin Jung-Yi linjungyi@gmail.com
Director Yu Hsien-Ming Sam760925@gmail.com