Exhibit 15.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
(1) | Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-175704) of Advantest Corporation: |
(2) | Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-175666) of Advantest Corporation: |
(3) | Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-169624) of Advantest Corporation: |
(4) | Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-161977) of Advantest Corporation, |
(5) | Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-153610) of Advantest Corporation, |
(6) | Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-146218) of Advantest Corporation, |
(7) | Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-141394) of Advantest Corporation, and |
(8) | Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-97107) of Advantest Corporation; |
of our reports dated June 27, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Advantest Corporation and subsidiaries, included in this Annual Report (Form 20-F) of Advantest Corporation for the year ended March 31, 2012.
/s/ Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC
Tokyo, Japan
June 27, 2012