A. Engagement Letter From Client To CPA - PALACIO

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ANIFLEX PHILIPPINES, INC.

13th Street cor. 1st Avenue, Bonifacio Global City


Taguig 1998, Philippines

September 01, 2020

Jumer N. Palacio
Kyo Ano & Company
4th Avenue, 3 Kalantas
Quezon City, 1301, Manila

Dear Mr. Palacio:

Our organization would like to engage your accounting firm to provide audit and
bookkeeping services before the compiling of financial statements for the upcoming
annual shareholder’s meeting, September 30, 2020. A description of our organization,
the services needed, and other pertinent information follows:

Background of Aniflex Philippines, Inc.

Aniflex Philippines, Inc. is involved in retail merchandising, producing toys, games,


stationery, food and other items featuring popular characters. In addition, Aniflex puts
together events to promote their anime franchises. Annual revenues are between ₱10
million and ₱12 million per year, and the organization employs 105 people in one
location. The organization is membership based and has approximately 600,000
members worldwide. The organization has October 31 fiscal year end, with a
requirement to file an audited financial statement with the bank and general
membership by September 30 of each year.

Services to Be Performed

Your proposal is expected to cover the following services:


1. Annual audit to be completed in compliance with the above filing requirement
and meetings with audit committee and or board of directors, as necessary.
2. Tax filings for the organization and related foundation.
3. Quarterly reviews of internally prepared financial statements.

Key Personnel

Following are key contacts for information you may seek in preparing your proposal:

Rintaro Okabe CEO (012) 014-1991


Hachiman Hikigaya CFO (008) 008-2003
Lucy Heartfilia Accounting Manager (007) 001-0767
Requests for additional information, visits to our site, review of prior financial
statements and tax returns, and/or appointments with the executive director or chief
financial officer should be coordinated through our controller. You may reach him at
the number listed above. Please return the completed proposal to my attention at the
above address.

Your Response to This Engagement


In responding to this engagement, we request the following information:

1. Provide information on the services you provide to any related industry


associations or groups and the services prior to this engagement.
2. Discuss the firm’s independence with respect to Aniflex Philippines, Inc.
3. Discuss commitments you will make to staff continuity, including your staff
turnover experience in the last three years.
4. Describe how your firm will approach the audit of the organization, including the
use of any association or affiliate member firm personnel and the areas that will
receive primary emphasis. Also discuss the firm’s use of technology in the audit.
And finally, discuss the communication process used by the firm to discuss
issues with the management and audit committees of the board.
5. Set forth your fee for the 2020 audit, with whatever guarantees can be given
regarding increases in future years. Provide your fee for the required quarterly
review work and for tax preparation.

Evaluation of Engagement
Aniflex Philippines, Inc. will evaluate the engagement on a qualitative basis. This
includes our review of the firm’s peer review report and related materials, interviews
with senior engagement personnel to be assigned to our organization, results of
discussions with other clients, and the firm’s completeness and timeliness in its
response to us.

Please submit your response to this engagement by September 05, 2020. We would also
appreciate a response if you decline to submit an acceptance letter prior to the
engagement.

Sincerely,

ISHIGAMI YU
Chief Financial Officer

Attachments:
Most recent financial statements and Forms

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