Statement of Management Responsibility (Public Companies)

The management of (name of reporting company) is responsible for all information and representations contained in the financial statements for the year (s) ended (date). The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the Philippines and reflect amounts that are based on the best estimates and informed judgment of management with an appropriate consideration to materiality.

In this regard, management maintains a system of accounting and reporting which provides for the necessary internal controls to ensure that transactions are properly authorized and recorded, assets are safeguarded against unauthorized use or disposition and liabilities are recognized. The management likewise discloses to the company’s audit committee and to its external auditor: (i) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect its ability to record, process, and report financial data; (ii) material weaknesses in the internal controls; and (iii) any fraud that involves management or other employees who exercise significant roles in internal controls.

The Board of Directors reviews the financial statements before such statements are approved and submitted to the stockholders of the company.

(name of auditing firm), the independent auditors appointed by the stockholders, has examined the financial statements of the company in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the Philippines and has expressed its opinion on the fairness of presentation upon completion of such examination, in its report to the Board of Directors and stockholders.

Signed under oath by the following:

Chairman of the Board

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer



Statement of Management Responsibility (Non-Public Companies)

The management of (name of reporting company) is responsible for all information and representations contained in the financial statements for the year (s) ended (date). The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and reflect amounts that are based on the best estimates and informed judgment of management with an appropriate consideration to materiality.

In this regard, management maintains a system of accounting and reporting which provides for the necessary internal controls to ensure that transactions are properly authorized and recorded, assets are safeguarded against unauthorized use or disposition and liabilities are recognized.

The Board of Directors reviews the financial statements before such statements are approved and submitted to the stockholders of the company.

(name of auditing firm), the independent auditors appointed by the stockholders, has examined the financial statements of the company in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and has expressed its opinion on the fairness of presentation upon completion of such examination, in its report to stockholders.

Signature______________________
Name of the Chairman of the Board ___________________

Signature ______________________
Name of Chief Executive Officer ______________________

Signature ______________________
Name of Chief Financial Officer _______________________


For branch office of foreign corporation, this Statement shall be signed by the operations manager in charge of the operations within the Phils. The third paragraph of the Statement may be deleted since the Philippine Branch does not have any local Board of Directors or Stockholders.



 

 

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