Qudian Inc. Announces Appointment of Auditor
Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) announced the appointment of Marcum Asia CPAs LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm. This change follows a brief appointment of BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP on September 6, 2024, which was revoked due to BDO's internal resource constraints affecting their ability to meet the Company's audit timeline.
The appointment of Marcum Asia, succeeding Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP (EY), was approved by Qudian's Audit Committee after careful consideration. The company confirms there were no disagreements with BDO on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing procedures. During fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, and the period until January 31, 2025, there were no consultations with Marcum Asia on accounting principles or audit matters. Qudian is working with both EY and Marcum Asia to ensure a smooth transition.
Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) ha annunciato la nomina di Marcum Asia CPAs LLP come nuovo studio di revisione contabile indipendente. Questo cambiamento segue una breve nomina di BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP avvenuta il 6 settembre 2024, revocata a causa delle limitazioni interne delle risorse di BDO che hanno influenzato la loro capacità di rispettare la tempistica di audit dell'azienda.
La nomina di Marcum Asia, che succede a Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP (EY), è stata approvata dal Comitato di Audit di Qudian dopo attenta considerazione. L'azienda conferma che non ci sono state controversie con BDO riguardo a principi contabili, divulgazione dei risultati finanziari o procedure di auditing. Durante gli anni fiscali conclusi il 31 dicembre 2023 e il periodo fino al 31 gennaio 2025, non ci sono state consultazioni con Marcum Asia su principi contabili o questioni di audit. Qudian sta collaborando sia con EY che con Marcum Asia per garantire una transizione fluida.
Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) anunció el nombramiento de Marcum Asia CPAs LLP como su nueva firma contable pública independiente registrada. Este cambio se produce tras un breve nombramiento de BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP el 6 de septiembre de 2024, que fue revocado debido a las limitaciones internas de recursos de BDO que afectaron su capacidad para cumplir con el cronograma de auditoría de la empresa.
El nombramiento de Marcum Asia, que sustituye a Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP (EY), fue aprobado por el Comité de Auditoría de Qudian tras una cuidadosa consideración. La empresa confirma que no hubo desacuerdos con BDO sobre principios contables, divulgación de estados financieros o procedimientos de auditoría. Durante los años fiscales que terminaron el 31 de diciembre de 2023 y el período hasta el 31 de enero de 2025, no hubo consultas con Marcum Asia sobre principios contables o cuestiones de auditoría. Qudian está trabajando tanto con EY como con Marcum Asia para garantizar una transición sin problemas.
Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD)는 Marcum Asia CPAs LLP를 새로운 독립 공인 회계 법인으로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 이번 변경은 2024년 9월 6일에 발효된 BDO China Shu Lun Pan 공인 회계사 LLP에 대한 짧은 임명 이후 이루어졌으며, BDO의 내부 자원 제약으로 인해 회사의 감사 일정을 맞추는 데 영향을 미쳐 철회되었습니다.
Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP (EY)에 이어 Marcum Asia의 임명은 Qudian의 감사 위원회에서 신중하게 고려한 후 승인되었습니다. 회사는 BDO와 회계 원칙, 재무 제표 공개 또는 감사 절차에 관한 이견이 없었음을 확인합니다. 2023년 12월 31일 종료된 회계 연도와 2025년 1월 31일까지의 기간 동안, 회계 원칙 또는 감사 문제에 대해 Marcum Asia와의 상담이 없었습니다. Qudian은 EY 및 Marcum Asia와 협력하여 원활한 전환을 보장하고 있습니다.
Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) a annoncé la nomination de Marcum Asia CPAs LLP en tant que nouveau cabinet d'expertise comptable indépendant. Ce changement fait suite à une brève nomination de BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP le 6 septembre 2024, qui a été annulée en raison des contraintes de ressources internes de BDO affectant leur capacité à respecter le calendrier d'audit de l'entreprise.
La nomination de Marcum Asia, successeur d'Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP (EY), a été approuvée par le Comité d'Audit de Qudian après un examen attentif. L'entreprise confirme qu'il n'y a eu aucune divergence avec BDO sur les principes comptables, la divulgation des états financiers ou les procédures d'audit. Au cours des exercices financiers se terminant le 31 décembre 2023 et jusqu'au 31 janvier 2025, il n'y a eu aucune consultation avec Marcum Asia sur les principes comptables ou les questions d'audit. Qudian collabore avec EY et Marcum Asia pour garantir une transition en douceur.
Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) hat die Ernennung von Marcum Asia CPAs LLP als neue unabhängige, registrierte Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft bekannt gegeben. Diese Änderung folgt auf eine kurze Ernennung von BDO China Shu Lun Pan Wirtschaftsprüfern LLP am 6. September 2024, die aufgrund interner Ressourcenbeschränkungen von BDO, die ihre Fähigkeit zur Einhaltung des Prüfungszeitplans des Unternehmens beeinträchtigt haben, widerrufen wurde.
Die Ernennung von Marcum Asia, die Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP (EY) nachfolgt, wurde vom Prüfungsausschuss von Qudian nach sorgfältiger Überlegung genehmigt. Das Unternehmen bestätigt, dass es keine Meinungsverschiedenheiten mit BDO zu Rechnungslegungsgrundsätzen, Offenlegung von Finanzberichten oder Prüfungsverfahren gab. Während der Geschäftsjahre bis zum 31. Dezember 2023 und bis zum 31. Januar 2025 gab es keine Konsultationen mit Marcum Asia zu Rechnungslegungsgrundsätzen oder Prüfungsangelegenheiten. Qudian arbeitet sowohl mit EY als auch mit Marcum Asia zusammen, um einen reibungslosen Übergang zu gewährleisten.
- No disagreements reported with previous auditors on accounting principles or practices
- Proactive management in addressing potential audit timeline issues
- Multiple auditor changes within a short period (EY to BDO to Marcum Asia)
- BDO's withdrawal due to resource constraints could indicate potential delays in financial reporting
- Transition between auditors may impact timely filing of financial statements
The Company previously announced the appointment of BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP ("BDO") as its independent registered public accounting firm on September 6, 2024. After the announcement, BDO informed the Company's management and audit committee that, due to constraints on its internal resources, BDO may not be able to complete its audit work according to the timetable proposed by the Company. After further discussions, the Company decided to revoke BDO's appointment and BDO accepted the revocation. The revocation of BDO's appointment was not as a result of any disagreement between the Company and BDO on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.
After carefully considering additional candidates, the Company has appointed Marcum Asia CPAs LLP ("Marcum Asia") to succeed Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP ("EY"), which previously was the independent auditor providing audit services to the Company. The appointment of Marcum Asia was made after careful consideration and was approved by the Audit Committee of the Company.
During the Company's two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, and during the subsequent interim period prior to January 31, 2025, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf consulted with Marcum Asia on either (a) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company by Marcum Asia that Marcum Asia concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue, or (b) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement, as that term is defined in Item 16F(a)(1)(iv) of Form 20-F (and the related instructions thereto) or a reportable event as set forth in Item 16F(a)(1)(v) of Form 20-F.
The Company is working closely with EY and Marcum Asia to ensure a seamless transition.
About Qudian Inc.
Qudian is a consumer-oriented technology company. The Company historically focused on providing credit solutions to consumers. Qudian is exploring innovative logistics services to satisfy consumers' demand for e-commerce transactions by leveraging its technology capabilities.
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