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Comment Period on the Competency-Based Experience Pathway Will Remain Open Through Dec. 6

NEW YORK and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a joint effort to support the next generation of accountants while maintaining accounting’s rigorous public protection mandate, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have proposed an initiative aimed at helping Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates meet initial licensure requirements. The CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway would provide an additional option for candidates to demonstrate their professional and technical skills after earning a bachelor’s degree and meeting their state’s requirements for accounting and business courses. 

Designed to increase flexibility for candidates, respond to market conditions, and protect the public, the pathway allows candidates to meet the final stretch of licensure requirements by exhibiting competencies according to a model framework that has been developed by AICPA and NASBA. The framework was developed with significant input and advice from a diverse cross-section of the profession, including members of an AICPA and NASBA working group made up of practitioners, regulators, academics, and state society leaders. 

“The proposed pathway encompasses the perfect mix of flexibility for CPA candidates while maintaining rigor for public protection,” said NASBA President and CEO Daniel J. Dustin, CPA. “We look forward to the input and direction from the 55 U.S. Boards of Accountancy on this important and necessary framework to strengthen the CPA pipeline.”

Attaining the competencies is expected to take most candidates a year but there is flexibility in the timing for completion. Candidates pursuing this additional pathway would also be required to complete a separate year of general experience and pass the CPA Exam. Competencies would be verified in the workplace by licensed CPAs.

Public input on the proposed model competency framework and other aspects of the potential additional pathway can be submitted through December 6.

“Our goal is to ensure that accounting professionals have the necessary experience, knowledge, and competencies to handle the complex nature of CPA work, while also providing paths to licensure that reflect market conditions and make licensure as accessible as possible,” said Susan Coffey, CPA, CGMA, the CEO of Public Accounting for AICPA. “Feedback from the profession is essential to building a workable pathway.”

The competency framework at the heart of the proposal includes seven professional and three technical competencies. Candidates would be required to exhibit all professional competencies and at least one of the three technical competencies, which would be verified by one or more evaluators in their organization.

Professional competencies are spelled out in areas such as ethical behavior, critical thinking, and communication. Technical skills are in audit and assurance, tax and financial reporting.

About the American Institute of CPAs  
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession, with 400,000 members in the United States and worldwide, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting. AICPA sets ethical standards for its members and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, builds the pipeline of future talent and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance and quality of the profession.

About NASBA
Since 1908, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has served as a forum for the nation’s Boards of Accountancy, which administer the Uniform CPA Examination, license more than 672,000 certified public accountants and regulate the practice of public accountancy in the United States.

NASBA’s mission is to enhance the effectiveness and advance the common interests of the Boards of Accountancy in meeting their regulatory responsibilities. The Association promotes the exchange of information among accountancy boards, serving the needs of the 55 U.S. jurisdictions.

NASBA is headquartered in Nashville, TN, with an International Computer Testing and Call Center in Guam and operations in San Juan, PR. To learn more about NASBA, visit www.nasba.org.

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ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Announces Monthly Net Revenues*

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TAIPEI, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 3711, “ASEH” or the “Company”), announces its revised unaudited consolidated net revenues for December, 4th quarter and full year of 2024.

CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Dec

Nov

Dec

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

52,905

52,933

49,906

-0.1 %

+6.0 %

Dec

Nov

Dec

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

1,632

1,648

1,589

-1.0 %

+2.6 %

 

Q4

 

Q3

 

Q4

 

Sequential

 

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

162,264

160,105

160,581

+1.3 %

+1.0 %

Q4

Q3

Q4

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

5,046

4,956

5,028

+1.8 %

+0.4 %

Full Year

Full Year

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2023

Change

Net Revenues

595,410

581,914

+2.3 %

Full Year

Full Year

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2023

Change

Net Revenues

18,596

18,688

-0.5 %

 

Net revenues for ATM assembly, testing and material business are as follows:

ATM NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Dec

Nov

Dec

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

29,858

29,185

26,218

+2.3 %

+13.9 %

Dec

Nov

Dec

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

921

909

835

+1.3 %

+10.3 %

 

Q4

 

Q3

 

Q4

 

Sequential

 

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

88,363

85,791

82,004

+3.0 %

+7.8 %

Q4

Q3

Q4

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

2,747

2,655

2,568

+3.5 %

+7.0 %

Full Year

Full Year

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2023

Change

Net Revenues

325,875

315,114

+3.4 %

Full Year

Full Year

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2023

Change

Net Revenues

10,178

10,128

+0.5 %

*This press release is intended to comply with Taiwan regulatory requirements.

Safe Harbor Notice:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although these forward-looking statements, which may include statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects, are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements in this press release. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management and our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements for reasons including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor or electronic industry; changes in our regulatory environment, including our ability to comply with new or stricter environmental regulations and to resolve environmental liabilities; demand for the outsourced semiconductor packaging, testing and electronic manufacturing services we offer and for such outsourced services generally; the highly competitive semiconductor or manufacturing industry we are involved in; our ability to introduce new technologies in order to remain competitive; international business activities; our business strategy; our future expansion plans and capital expenditures; the strained relationship between the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China; general economic and political conditions; the recent shift in United States trade policies; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and other factors.  For a discussion of these risks and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 2022 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on April 10, 2023.

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Amrop, a Leading Global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Firm, Announces New Office in Japan

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BRUSSELS, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amrop, a leading global executive search and leadership consulting firm, appoints JOMON Associates as its new team in Tokyo, marking the group’s re-entry in the Japanese market and adding significant coverage in the Asia Pacific region.

Led by Naohiro Furuta, CEO, JOMON Associates is Japan’s premier leadership advisory firm, offering services in senior Executive Search, Board & Corporate Governance Consulting, Leadership Assessment and Executive Coaching.

With 13 consultants and a team of 30 employees, the firm serves more than 200 companies, constituting about one-third of Japan’s major companies and representing Japan’s key industry sectors, including Industrial & Automotive, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer & Retail, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Finance & Insurance, IT and Telecommunications.

The firm’s deep connection to the local Japanese market is matched by its unsurpassed reputation for quality and its innovative approach to executive search. By offering personalized leadership advisory and board services in addition to its acclaimed recruitment solutions, JOMON Associates is well-positioned to support companies in their quest for transformative leaders.

Japan is a significant market for executive search and leadership consulting, and we are delighted welcome JOMON Associates to our global team,” says Annika Farin, Chair of the global Amrop Partnership. “We are now able to directly serve multinational companies operating in Japan as well as Japanese companies that are redefining boundaries as they follow their global or regional expansion strategies. Together with JOMON’s uncompromised quality approach and top market positioning, we can be instrumental in assisting these companies with the recruitment of their executive teams and attracting the best talent in new markets. “

“JOMON Associates shares our values and our ambition to continuing serving clients in the premium segment of the market. We feel naturally close to our new partners in Japan and are also proud to announce that Naohiro Furuta will immediately join our Board to help us drive the future of Amrop’s global partnership,” Farin added.

Naohiro Furuta, CEO JOMON Associates, added, “We are very pleased to announce that we have joined the global Amrop Partnership. As the global business environment becomes increasingly complex, the demand for strong and visionary leadership is higher than ever. Japanese companies are also strongly seeking talent to drive innovation and international competitiveness. Through our partnership with Amrop, we will provide our clients with valuable services that combine global insights and local expertise, making a significant impact on the domestic market and contributing to the international success of our clients.”

Amrop’s new Tokyo office is located at Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 13th Floor, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The addition of Japan office reinforces the group’s presence in the region, with teams in China, South Korea, India and Australia.

About Amrop

Amrop is a global leadership consulting firm, offering retained executive search, Board and leadership advisory services. We advise the world’s most dynamic, agile organizations on identifying and positioning Leaders For What’s Next – adept at working across borders, in markets around the world. Established in 1977, Amrop operates in Asia, EMEA and the Americas across 69 offices in 57 countries.

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Tuya Smart Hosts Successful ‘Tuya Developer Day’ During CES 2025, Leading Industry Change with Innovative AI Technology

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global cloud platform service provider, successfully hosted its highly anticipated Tuya Developer Day event during CES 2025.

This year’s CES theme “DIVE IN” brought innovators, decision-makers, visionaries, and potential partners from across the global tech companies and ecosystem to explore cutting-edge advancements shaping modern lifestyles. Building on this vision, Tuya embraced the theme “AI DIVE IN” for its showcase, spotlighting the transformative fusion of AI with smart products and innovative solutions to drive industry growth and evolution.

To further this mission, Tuya Developer Day welcomed distinguished representatives from leading global organizations, institutions, and enterprises to engage in in-depth discussions about AI trends and application prospects. The event provided developers with insights to unlock new business opportunities in the AI era.

At the beginning of the event, Alex Yang, Co- Founder, COO and CFO of Tuya Smart, delivered the opening keynote titled “AI DIVE IN.”

“We are currently witnessing an era of rapid advancement in AI. To help global developers leverage the power of AI, we’ve deeply integrated AI capabilities with the Tuya Cloud Developer Platform, strengthening three key areas: AI hardware development, AI Agent development, and AI infrastructure construction. These enhancements significantly simplify both workflows and development processes for developers,” Yang said. “Regarding AI Agent development, we’ve successfully integrated with leading models of OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, and Amazon Nova. By leveraging our AI Agent development platform and Tuya-enabled T3/T5 SoC modules, developers need only a single SDK to connect with any large language model, enabling seamless integration of audio, video, and other data types to create their ideal AI hardware products. Additionally, Tuya is committed to helping developers build practical and innovative AI solutions. In the energy sector, we’ve introduced features like AI energy analysis, AI energy-saving assistants, and AI energy optimization, which help users significantly reduce energy consumption. Furthermore, Tuya has partnered with industry leaders such as Apple and Amazon Web Services to achieve deeper ecosystem integration. Looking ahead, we aspire to collaborate with even more partners to launch innovative AI products and solutions that will lead the next wave of technological innovation.”

Amazon Web Services keynote: The Era of Generative AI Value Creation

Since 2006, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any workload, and it now has more than 240 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, media, and application development.

Olivier Bernard, Worldwide Smart Home GTM Lead of AWS highlighted the transformative potential of generative AI during his keynote. “Generative AI is rapidly becoming a transformative force in productivity, yet businesses often encounter challenges in building applications, such as data processing, model training, and resource allocation. Tuya Smart uses AWS’s leading generative AI technologies to deliver high-efficiency solutions, building an intelligent developer platform that significantly boosts productivity. With newly launched services of Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Q during 2024 AWS re:Invent, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with Tuya to further lower technical barriers for developers and unlock greater business value across industries,” said Bernard.

Amazon Alexa: Building the Ambient Home Together with Alexa

Customers have connected more than 400 million smart home devices to Alexa, and use Alexa hundreds of millions of times each week to control their devices. More than one million registered developers, brands, and device makers are creating conversational, natural, and proactive experiences with Alexa. Amazon offers a collection of tools, APIs, reference solutions, and documentation to make it easier for developers to build Alexa experiences for their customers.

“Our goal is to develop a diverse range of best-in-class products and services in collaboration with brands for users globally. By participating in our Works with Alexa certification program, they can deliver smarter, more reliable, and responsive products to users, enhancing the smart home living experience. A key focus for us is simplifying the device setup process. With Frustration-Free Setup, getting started with Alexa is as simple as opening the box. We will continue collaborating with Tuya to bring more seamless and intuitive smart home experiences to end-users,” said David Wurster, Senior Manager of Alexa Smart Home Business Development.

Connectivity Standards Alliance: A Connected Future with Matter

The Connectivity Standards Alliance is the foundation and future of the IoT. Their wide-ranging global membership is on a mission: to ignite creativity and collaboration in the Internet of Things by developing, evolving, and promoting universal open standards that enable all objects to securely connect and interact. The Connectivity Standards Alliance believes all objects can work together to enhance the way people live, work, and play.

“Matter is a unifying, IP-based connectivity protocol, empowering developers to build reliable and secure IoT ecosystems while enhancing user experiences,” said Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance. “As a Board Member, Tuya, along with hundreds of other Members are dedicated to collaboratively advancing and evolving Matter in different use cases across the IoT. With the release of Matter 1.4 in November 2024, developers can now create more sophisticated smart devices by leveraging Tuya’s Cloud Developer Platform.”

Texas Instruments: Wireless Connectivity

Texas Instruments (TI) designs, manufactures, tests, and sells analog and embedded semiconductors that are the essential building blocks of electronic systems. With more than 80,000 products, it has the most comprehensive portfolio of general-purpose analog products, as well as a full breadth of analog and embedded products that help customers create differentiated applications.

Marian Kost, Vice President and General Manager of Connectivity at TI, highlighted the critical role of connectivity in enabling seamless operations across sectors like construction, retail, and healthcare. “Applications that are easy to operate and manage are essential for these industries, and stable connectivity technology is the backbone of such innovations,” Kost stated. “To simplify the development of connected applications, TI has partnered with Tuya Smart to integrate its SimpleLink™ wireless MCU (CC2340) technology into the Tuya Cloud Developer Platform. This collaboration combines TI’s high-performance, low-power connectivity solutions with Tuya’s versatile development tools.”

“By leveraging the power of the Tuya Cloud Developer Platform alongside TI’s advanced connectivity technology, businesses can rapidly create stable, reliable, and easy-to-manage applications. This partnership accelerates the intelligent transformation of industries, fostering innovation and driving development across the board,” Kost added.

Silicon Labs: AI/ML for Tiny Edge Devices

Silicon Labs is a trailblazer in wireless connectivity for the Internet of Things. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, and unmatched ecosystem support make Silicon Labs the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, and home and life applications. Silicon Labs lead the industry in high-performance, low-power, and security with support for the broadest set of multi-protocol solutions.

Fritz Werder, Senior Director at Silicon Labs, emphasized the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in shaping the future of the smart device industry. “AI and machine learning are increasingly crucial in driving innovation within the IoT industry. Silicon Labs’ AI/ML solutions focus on developing more efficient and advanced SoCs to enhance the performance of smart edge devices and support diverse application scenarios. In the future, Silicon Labs will continue collaborating with Tuya to empower device manufacturers, unlock new opportunities, and create a more intelligent and safer interconnected world.” said Fritz.

Positivo Tecnologia: A Unique Smart Home Experience in Brazil with an Exclusive App

Positivo Tecnologia, a leading Brazilian tech company, develops and markets a wide range of solutions, including computers, smartphones, tablets, smart home devices, electronic security systems, payment terminals, servers, and IT infrastructure. Known for its expertise in educational technologies and innovative projects, the company delivers products like self-service kiosks, and demographic data collection devices.

Serving consumers, businesses, schools, and public institutions, Positivo also provides IT equipment leasing, technical support, and managed services. Its diverse portfolio combines innovation and reliability, driving technological progress across Brazil.

“The rapid advancement of technology is not only reshaping the way we work but also profoundly enhancing our daily lives. Smart home solutions, as a key application of IoT, are revolutionizing living experiences. This progress relies heavily on engineering innovation and evolving business models,” said Rafael Sczcepanik, Business Director of Positivo. “Tuya’s cutting-edge technological expertise and strong global presence in the smart home sector make them an ideal partner for us. We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate and envision a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable future together.”

FiberX: Smart home success cases through internet providers in Brazil

Founded in 2008, FiberX distributes fiber optic network equipment in western Santa Catarina. Through hard work and dedication, FiberX has grown to become one of the largest companies in the sector, serving over 6,000 customers and delivering more than 7 million products nationwide. The company realized that its expertise could go beyond the ISP market and be applied to a variety of solutions involving technology and innovation. This led to the creation of new verticals and work teams, always guided by the same purpose: simplifying the complex.

“As a technology integrator, FiberX has made significant efforts to empower ISPs in attracting and retaining customers. In an environment where the adoption of AI is surpassing retail productivity, our smart home devices brand, Veld, is taking the lead in driving substantial change through advanced technologies and solutions that prioritize convenience, security, and innovation. By utilizing the Tuya Cloud Developer Platform and its extensive hardware ecosystem, we are committed to further enabling ISPs to enhance end-customers’ daily lives and cater to their evolving needs,” said Clayton Costa, Chief Product Officer of FiberX.

FOTILE: FOTILE Fully Embraces the Intelligence of Kitchen Space

FOTILE has always been committed to providing people with high-quality products and services, creating a healthy and environmentally-friendly lifestyle, and allowing more families to enjoy a happy and confident kitchen life. For the last 20 years, FOTILE has helped families around the world improve their kitchen environments and protect their health. FOTILE continues forging ahead for the happiness of hundreds of millions of families.

Guitao Yu, Director of the Intelligent Research Institute at FOTILE Group, commented, “In response to the evolving needs of modern living, FOTILE has leveraged AI algorithms and cutting-edge smart hardware to create the FOTILE Smart Kitchen System.This innovative system offers users a fully integrated, intelligent kitchen experience that combines safety, health, convenience, socialization and entertainment. To further elevate users’ quality of life, FOTILE has partnered with Tuya to launch a versatile recipe platform. This platform not only offers recipe management capabilities but also supports a variety of cooking modes, providing a personalized cooking experience for every user. Moving forward, we will continue to deepen our collaboration, expand the ecosystem, and further enrich the kitchen experience for our users.”

Pioneer Solutions: US/ Mexico Drayage and FTL

Founded in 2016 by a team of logistics professionals with a true passion for international trade, Pioneer Solution’s mission has always been to be the preferred freight forwarder serving and facilitating the logistics needs of other entrepreneurs and helping them realize their business’s full potential on a global scale.

The company’s expertise in connecting Trans-Pacific trade has enabled them to grow together with their customers. Headquartered in Los Angeles but with a strong global vision, Pioneer Solutions is a leading integrated logistics company comprising four business segments: NVOCC, Warehousing & Distribution, Customs Clearance & Trade Advisory, and Trucking.

Jose Torres, Logistics Director at Pioneer Solutions, stated, “In today’s logistics landscape, intelligence-driven solutions are crucial. Tuya, with its cutting-edge AI, cloud computing, and other technological capabilities, provides the tools we need to enhance the visibility and security of goods, optimize transportation and warehousing processes, proactively mitigate transportation risks, and significantly boost logistics efficiency. This partnership enables us to excel in the modern supply chain environment.”

Construlita: Creating smart buildings to improve profit and productivity

Construlita is a leading brand in commercial lighting for a range of settings, including workplaces, retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. To meet customers’ needs for lighting through knowledge, technology, and solutions that add value to lighting projects, it is constantly updating its solution portfolio with innovative technologies like IoT devices and smart platforms that are in line with global trends. This results in the creation of spaces full of captivating experiences that heighten end-users’ sense through light.

Roberto Enriquez Gómez, Vice President of Sales at Construlita, remarked, “In commercial buildings across Mexico, the electricity demand for lighting, HVAC, and air conditioning is notably high. To help these buildings reduce operating costs and improve profit margins, we have integrated the Tuya ecosystem. This system consolidates energy data from multiple buildings into a single platform for efficient energy management. Beyond energy optimization, it enhances the quality of life and job satisfaction for occupants, fostering greater productivity and well-being. Together, we are advancing the sustainable development of the construction industry.”

The successful “Tuya Developer Day” event at CES 2025 not only expanded Tuya’s market reach but also provided a platform for global developers to showcase their talents, fostering in-depth communication and sparking innovative collaboration. Moving forward, Tuya will continue to partner with developers worldwide, driving the integration of AI, cloud computing, and other advanced technologies across various scenarios. This collaboration will accelerate the pace of intelligent transformation and help co-create a new era of smart technology.

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