Communication status between independent directors, chief internal auditor, and certified public accountants (CPAs):In addition to providing monthly audit reports to independent directors, the head of internal audit of the company also reports on the implementation of the audit business at quarterly audit committee meetings. If there are special circumstances, they can also report to the audit committee members immediately. The company’s certified public accountants report the results of the quarterly audit or review of the financial statements at the quarterly audit committee meetings, as well as other communication matters required by relevant laws and regulations. If there are special circumstances, they can also immediately report to the audit committee members. 

(1) Communication between independent directors and chief internal auditor in 2023:

Date Communication Matters Communicate Results
2023-03-09 Implementation of the audit plan for the fourth quarter of 2022. Noted.
2023-03-09 The proposal for 2022 Internal Control Statement. After deliberation, submitting to the Board of Directors for resolution.
2023-05-11 Implementation of the audit plan for the first quarter of 2023. Noted.
2023-05-11 Amendments to the Internal Control System. After deliberation, submitting to the Board of Directors for resolution.
2023-08-17 Implementation of the audit plan for the second quarter of 2023. Noted.
2023-11-14 Implementation of the audit plan for the third quarter of 2023. Noted.
2023-11-14 The proposal for 2024 internal audit plan. After deliberation, submitting to the Board of Directors for resolution.

(2) Communication between independent directors and CPAs in 2023:

Date Communication Matters Communicate Results
2023-03-09 Report on the audit results of the financial report for the year of 2022. Noted.
2023-03-09 The proposal for evaluation for the independence and suitability of the CPAs. After deliberation, submitting to the Board of Directors for resolution.
2023-03-09 Established the Review Procedures for the Pre-approval of Non-Assurance Services Provided by Certified Public Accountants. After deliberation, submitting to the Board of Directors for resolution.
2023-05-11 Report on the review results of the financial report for the first quarter of 2023. Noted
2023-08-17 Report on the audit results of the financial report for the second quarter of 2023. Noted.
2023-11-14 Report on the review results of the financial report for the third quarter of 2023. Noted.
2023-11-14 The proposal for evaluating the independence of Non-Assurance Services provided by CPAs. After resolution approval, submitting the report to the Board of Directors.