Qudian Inc. Appoints New Auditor
Ticker: HTT · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jan 31, 2025 · CIK: 1692705
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Qudian Inc. (HTT) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 1 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, regulatory-filing
TL;DR
Qudian swapped auditors, PwC is in, Deloitte is out.
AI Summary
Qudian Inc. announced on January 31, 2025, that it has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as its new independent auditor. This appointment follows the resignation of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP.
Why It Matters
Changing auditors can sometimes signal a shift in a company's financial reporting or internal controls, which is important for investors to monitor.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine announcement of auditor change and does not contain significant financial or operational news.
Key Players & Entities
- Qudian Inc. (company) — The company making the announcement.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP (company) — The newly appointed independent auditor.
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP (company) — The former independent auditor.
- Min Luo (person) — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Qudian Inc.
FAQ
Who has Qudian Inc. appointed as its new independent auditor?
Qudian Inc. has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as its new independent auditor.
When was this auditor appointment announced?
The appointment was announced on January 31, 2025.
Who was Qudian Inc.'s previous independent auditor?
Qudian Inc.'s previous independent auditor was Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP.
What is the filing type for this announcement?
This is a Form 6-K report.
Who signed the report on behalf of Qudian Inc.?
Min Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, signed the report.
Filing Stats: 142 words · 1 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 10.5 · Accepted 2025-01-31 06:01:39
Filing Documents
- tm254527d1_6k.htm (6-K) — 9KB
- tm254527d1_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 10KB
- 0001104659-25-007736.txt ( ) — 20KB
From the Filing
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 January 2025 Commission File Number: 001-38230 QUDIAN INC. Building 1, Qudian Innovation Park, Meilin Street Tongan District, Xiamen, Fujian Province China (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F Form 40-F TABLE OF CONTENTS Exhibit 99.1 Qudian Inc. Announces Appointment of Auditor 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. QUDIAN INC. By: /s/ Min Luo Name: Min Luo Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Date: January 31, 2025 3