China Sees Record Auditor Changes by A-Share Firms: Sec. Times

April 2, 2025, 12:21 AM UTC

More than 1,100 companies listed on China’s A-share market have announced changes to their 2024 annual report auditing firms, setting a record, Securities Times reports on Wednesday, citing its calculations based on annual reports.

  • More than half involved accounting firms that had been penalized by regulators: report
  • Six accounting firms, including Dahua and PwC, were dismissed by 603 listed companies for their 2024 annual report auditing services, with an overall client loss rate approaching 70%: report
    • Local audit firms such as Rongcheng and Lixin have bucked the trend, adding over 100 new signed projects
  • NOTE: China Urges Listed Cos, Auditors ...





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