We aligned with Mr. Figari the process for audit clearance meetings, the following procedure for YEC was decided.
We (FA & CFO) will have the following meetings with auditors :
Kick off meeting with respective audit teams on 12th January 2016 (Mr. Figari will attend meetings with China PWC, Japan PWC, Japan EY & India PWC)
Agenda would be to discuss: process overview & presentation regarding open questions / topics & roadmap.
Progress meetings to be decided in kick off meeting, depending on open topics.
Wrap up meeting after YEC in February, Mr. Figari will attend meetings with all auditors.
Other than the above mentioned meetings, process would be as follows :
Open items to be discussed in kick off meeting
Weekly update from auditors & LE responsibles regarding open topics via email.
New findings as & when raised / found should be informed to FA by auditors & LE responsibles via email.
Meetings / phone calls in case of major issues if required can be arranged.
Email confirmation that no open items in the morning of package submission from auditor. (Note : Findings / corrections from FA to be included regardless of whether audit clearance was obtained before; if necessary feedback to auditor about change)
A question was raised by Mr. Figari that when is package submitted to auditor for review? It is suggested that LE responsible should send auditor the package latest at the same time as it will be sent to FA for review. It will allow auditors with enough time to go through it before the due date of submission. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this.
Also would you be so kind to align with your respective auditors this new procedure to be followed for YEC & give us your feedback / conformation by Wednesday, 18th November, 5:00 pm Japan time.
Would you also be so kind to check with Matsuo san about Mr. Figari's availability & schedule the meetings with auditors for 12th January?