Change in Accounting Auditor
Reporting company (Ricksoft Co.,Ltd.)
BDO Sanyu & Co. (scheduled to assume office), KPMG AZSA LLC (scheduled to retire)
The engagement period with the current accounting auditor has been lengthy, audit fees have increased year after year, and further increases are expected. The change follows a comprehensive review of the appropriateness of the audit support and audit fees in relation to the Company's business scale, as well as a fresh perspective, audit track record, independence, expertise, appropriateness and quality control systems.
The proposal regarding the appointment of an accounting auditor will be submitted to the 24th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 28 May 2026.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Change in Accounting Auditor |
| Date of occurrence | 20 April 2026 (date of resolution on the change; scheduled change date: 28 May 2026) |
| Subject Entity | Reporting company (Ricksoft Co.,Ltd.) |
| Target Locations / Products | BDO Sanyu & Co. (scheduled to assume office), KPMG AZSA LLC (scheduled to retire) |
| Cause | The engagement period with the current accounting auditor has been lengthy, audit fees have increased year after year, and further increases are expected. The change follows a comprehensive review of the appropriateness of the audit support and audit fees in relation to the Company's business scale, as well as a fresh perspective, audit track record, independence, expertise, appropriateness and quality control systems. |
| Outlook | The proposal regarding the appointment of an accounting auditor will be submitted to the 24th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 28 May 2026. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The engagement period with the current accounting auditor has been lengthy, and audit fees have increased year after year, with further increases expected. The change follows a comprehensive comparison and review of audit support and fees commensurate with the Company's business scale, a fresh perspective, independence, expertise, appropriateness and quality control systems.