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Communication between Audit Committee, Independent Directors, and the Chief Internal Auditor:

  • • After submitting the audit report and follow-up report, the Chief Internal Auditor hands over audit items for review to all independent directors before the end of following month. Should independent directors be interested in further understanding of the status of the audit and follow-up results, they would contact the Chief Internal Auditor at any time. The Chief Internal Auditor would sit in board meetings to report the audit findings and to answer questions. Accountants maintain good communication with each audit committee member and would also sit in board meetings to answer questions when necessary.
  • • Aside from attending Audit Committee meetings and answering questions, the Chief Internal Auditor also had separate interviews with each independent director. A total of four interviews were held in FY2025. At the interviews, the Chief Internal Auditor reported the audit progress and details regarding audit implementation.
  • Summaries of interviews are as follows:
  • Items Description Names of independent directors interviewed, time of interview, and suggestions
    Hung Ching Lee Dr. Pisin Chen Chi Chih Lu Wan Wan Lin
    2025.01.06 2025.05.16 2025.07.30 2025.11.14
    Description of the audit plan Audit plan for the parent company and each subsidiary for
    the current year was submitted to the independent directors for review and suggestion on additional audit items.
    NA NA NA NA
    Description of
    work progress
    Describe audit team’s auditing items, methods, and
    progress prior to the review meeting.
    NA NA NA NA
    Description of
    audit progress
    • Audit plan was submitted to the independent directors for
    review.
    • As of the end of this interview, no major flaws were
    identified in FY2025 planned audits.
    NA NA NA NA
    Other discussion items • Suggestions or items that require further attention in
    auditing.
    • Other recommendations or corrections to be made.
    NA NA NA NA
  • Relevant works have been enclosed in the annual audit plan, as well as the regular and irregular execution items. No significant anomalies or violations were found during the annual audit this year. Therefore, there was no matter to be reported to independent directors immediately.

Communication Between Independent Directors and Accountants:

    Date Attendees Communication Items Explanation From Accountants
    2025/12/18
  • • Independent
    Directors:
  • Hung Ching Lee
  • Wan Wan Lin
  • Chi Chih Lu

  • • CPA:
  • Tsao Jen Wu
  • Shu-Ling Lien

  • • Chief Internal
    Auditor:
  • Pei-Ming Chen

  • • Corporate
    Governance
    Officer:
  • Tracy Li

  • • Finance Center:
  • Chao-Chin Hsu
  • Hsin-Yi Chien
  • CPA Mr. Wu:
    Brief overview of the
    amendments to financial reporting under IFRS 18
  • • The regulatory authorities originally scheduled implementation for 2027, with the legislative intent to supersede IAS 1. However,
    considering practical implementation factors, the mandatory
    adoption is now deferred to 2028, with retrospective adjustments
    starting in 2027. For overseas subsidiaries, the applicable adoption years still need to be closely monitored. Should the host country
    adhere to the original timeline, then dual financial statements should be prepared to satisfy the consolidation requirements for the parent company.
  • • To address investor needs and enhance the consistency,
    comparability, and transparency of corporate financial statements,
    subsequent alignments and amendments to domestic regulations,
    such as the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial
    Reports by Securities Issuers (hereinafter referred to as the
    "Regulations"), are required. Consequently, the specific details
    remain subject to further verification and confirmation.
  • • There will be major changes to financial reporting and disclosure
    requirements, which differ materially from existing standards:
    • - Statement of Profit or Loss: This area will experience the
      most significant impact as the overall structure is redesigned into five primary categories: Operating, Investing, Financing, Income Taxes, and Discontinued Operations. Among these,
      the first three categories are newly defined. Revenues and
      expenses will be reclassified into these categories using an
      income-oriented approach, bringing disclosures closer to the presentation format of the Statement of Cash Flows.
    • - Statement of Financial Position: The primary change
      pertains to Goodwill as its nature is intangible assets, which
      is different from tangible assets, therefore Goodwill must
      now be disclosed separately.
    • - Statement of Cash Flows: The starting point for the indirect method reconciliation will shift from “Profit Before Tax” to
      “Operating Profit.” Classification criteria must be adjusted to ensure consistency with the new categories in the Statement of Profit or Loss.
    • - Statement of Changes in Equity: changes are relatively
      limited in scope.
    • - Notes to the Financial Statements: if operating expenses
      are presented by function, then additional disclosures into
      the five specific nature expenses must be disclosed,
      including depreciation, amortization, employee benefits,
      impairment losses of non-financial assets, and inventory
      write-downs/reversals. The latter two nature expenses
      categories are newly added requirements. The disclosure
      must encompass the portion recognized as expenses but
      also the portion capitalized as assets. Furthermore, a new
      disclosure requirement for Management-defined
      Performance Measures (MPMs) is included, which must
      include the specific metrics, definitions of valuation, and a
      clear explanation of the calculation methodologies for all
      related data.
  • - Supplemental notes on Statement of Profit or Loss: the reform
    introduces pivotal changes to the Statement of Profit or Loss. The
    classification of income and expenses now depends on the entity’s main business activities, with items categorized into three new
    primary categories, including Operating, Investing, and Financing.
    This replaces the traditional distinction between "Operating" and
    "Non-operating" income line items. For instance, Operating Profit
    will be clearly defined into “Operating”, “Financing”, and “Income
    Taxes” categories. Share of profit or loss from equity-method
    investees must now be consistently classified within the “Investing” category. Classifying gains and losses based on the nature of the
    income source will necessitate significant adjustments to
    Company’s accounting systems and the Chart of Accounts (COA).
    These changes will also extend to the calculation methodologies of
    financial ratios disclosed on MOPS. Lastly, the treatment of foreign exchange gains and losses has become a focal point of discussion. Impacts on export-oriented companies are more significant, as FX
    gains and losses must now be disaggregated and allocated to their
    respective categories based on the underlying cause of the
    transaction.
  • Independent Director
    Mr. Lu:
    How will the
    presentation of foreign
    exchange gains and
    losses be adjusted?

    Are there differences
    between long-term and short-term investments?


  • CPA Mr. Wu & CPA Ms. Lien:
    • Foreign exchange gains and losses must be classified according
    to their source. Long-term and short-term investments are both
    categorized under the “Investing” category, with no significant
    distinction between the two. FX gains and losses from borrowings
    are also classified under Investing; however, FX related AP/AR from operations are allocated to the “Operating” category. Consequently, FX gains and losses must be disaggregated by source in advance, and the accounting system must also make the corresponding
    adjustments.
  • Independent Director
    Ms. Lin:
    The adjustment poses a more significant impact on the financial industry, making it challenging to complete the transition
    on schedule. In contrast, the complexity for the
    manufacturing sector is
    relatively lower.

    What are the differences in accounting treatments between the Operating
    and Investing
    categories?
    Specifically, should
    items be recognized on a gross basis or a net
    basis? It appears that
    the existing standards
    have not been updated
    in conjunction with the
    implementation of the
    new standard. Is this the case?
  • CPA Mr. Wu & CPA Ms. Lien:
    • Revenue is presented on gross basis, while investing and
    financing activities are presented on net basis. Currently, the
    Regulations have not yet been amended (no amendments have
    been made as of now, an initial draft may be expected next year).
    We will continue to monitor the progress closely.
    • The disparity between the new accounting treatments and the
    traditional financial reporting will inevitably impact the structure of
    internal management reports. A far greater challenge lies in aligning these changes with management's specific needs and reading
    habits.
    • The regulatory updates still require the integration of existing laws and regulations. This case involves multi-party consultations and
    negotiations between the IFRS Committee, the Top Four accounting firms, as well as relevant regulatory bodies. Numerous
    implementation details remain to be clarified, such as the
    categorization of FX, and the consolidated presentation of
    subsidiaries with different functional currencies. Our accounting firm will continue to monitor regulatory developments closely to develop
    responsive strategies and recommendations.
    • The alignment of management reporting poses another significant challenge for the Company, as the new presentation format departs from the traditional methods that management is accustomed to.
  • Independent Director
    Mr. Lee:
    How do CPA firms align
    their services with
    regulatory timelines to
    best assist companies
    with compliance?
    What internal
    mechanisms are
    employed within the firm to maintain auditing
    quality?
    CPA Mr. Wu:
    First of all, strengthen education and training:
  • • External Communication: inform customers in advance of
    regulatory changes or implementation progress. Collaborate with
    customers to co-develop contingency plans.
  • • Internal Communication: have partners and relevant personnel to
    engage in consultations and participate in regulatory training
    courses. As the regulations have not yet been finalized, establishing an internal communication platform and dedicated section is
    recommended to provide regulatory updates and facilitate
    discussions.
  • Lastly, from system integration prospective:
  • • Having gone through the IFRS adoption, Quanta has established
    solid response mechanisms and capabilities. The accounting
    personnel possess extensive experience and professional
    competence. Aided by our CPA firm's routine meetings and ongoing communications, we trust necessary reminders and discussions are all well communicated. We thus anticipate smooth coordination and alignment.
  • • From the perspective of systems level integration, Quanta is a
    high-tech company that possesses sufficient technical capabilities to adapt changes. Our firm has already aligned with Quanta’s IT
    team’s requirements to intensify the discussions over necessary
    adjustments and corresponding measures starting in 2026.
  • Independent Director
    Mr. Lee:
    Having served our
    company for many
    years, what key areas of improvement would you recommend Quanta to
    focus on?
    CPA Mr. Wu:
  • In light of the company's rapid expansion, the oversight of Quanta’s subsidiaries, particularly those overseas, has become increasingly
    critical. Consequently, there may be room for improvement on the
    integration of cross-border regulations and the recruitment of
    specialized personnel. Beyond the parent company, subsidiaries
    must also develop sufficient adaptive capabilities, we thus
    recommend Quanta may seek assistance from external professional institutions when necessary.