| The Audit Committee assists the Board in carrying out
its financial oversight responsibilities, which include reviewing
the Company’s financial reports, the Company’s auditing and accounting policies
and procedures, and the Company’s internal control systems.
TSMC’s Audit Committee is empowered by its Charter to conduct
any study or investigation it deems appropriate to fulfill its responsibilities.
It has direct access to TSMC’s internal auditors, the Company’s independent
external auditors, and all employees of the Company. The Committee is
authorized to retain and oversee special legal, accounting or other consultants
as it deems appropriate to fulfill its mandate.
The Committee meets regularly each year. Please consult TSMCs Taiwan Annual Report
for the relevant year for further details on the number of Committee members who are
all independent directors as well as the number of regular and special meetings convened.
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