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Key Facts: Junior Accounting Qualification (China) Exam
180 Minutes
Total CBT Duration (105 min Accounting + 75 min Law)
Ministry of Finance Official Examination Guide
60 / 100
Passing Score Required on Both Papers in Single Sitting
National Accounting Qualification Evaluation Center
Assistant Accountant
Official Professional Title Conferred (助理会计师)
PRC Provisions on Accounting Professional Titles
High School +
Minimum Educational Eligibility (高中/中专/技校)
National Examination Registration Guidelines
Annual (May)
Examination Administration Frequency
MOF Accounting Qualification Center
CAS / PRC Law
Governing Accounting Standards & Statutory Framework
Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China
The China Junior Accounting Title Examination is the official national qualification for accountants across China. Administered by the Ministry of Finance, candidates must pass both Primary Accounting Practice (105 min) and Economic Law Foundations (75 min) with scores of 60/100 or higher in a single 180-minute sitting. This bank provides 100 verified English-language practice questions with dual-language Chinese statutory terminology.
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1Under Chinese Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises (CAS / 企业会计准则), which of the following lists represents the six fundamental accounting elements (会计要素)?
2Which accounting equation forms the mathematical foundation for preparing the Balance Sheet (资产负债表) under double-entry bookkeeping?
3Under the rules of debit-credit bookkeeping (借贷记账法), which of the following accounts typically displays a normal ending balance on the CREDIT (贷方) side?
4An enterprise recognizes a provision for impairment on inventory whose net realizable value has fallen below its historical cost. Which qualitative characteristic of accounting information (会计信息质量要求) is primarily demonstrated by this practice?
5Under CAS, which accounting measurement attribute (会计计量属性) is defined as the estimated selling price of an asset in normal business operations minus estimated costs to completion, estimated selling expenses, and related taxes?
6When an accounting staff member discovers an error in the MONETARY AMOUNT recorded on a source voucher (原始凭证), what is the mandatory statutory procedure under the PRC Accounting Law (中华人民共和国会计法)?
7At month-end, Company A's bank ledger balance is RMB 180,000, while the bank statement balance is RMB 210,000. Investigation reveals Company A recorded bank interest income of RMB 5,000 that the bank credited but Company A has not received advice for, and the bank collected an entrusted receivable of RMB 25,000 not yet recorded by Company A. Which statement regarding the Bank Reconciliation Statement (银行存款余额调节表) is CORRECT?
8During a physical cash count, a cash shortage (现金短缺) of RMB 600 is discovered. After investigation, RMB 400 is determined to be the responsibility of the cashier (to be reimbursed), and the remaining RMB 200 is due to unavoidable operational loss with no identifiable cause. After managerial approval, to which account should the RMB 200 unidentifiable shortage be charged?
9On December 31, Company B has an ending balance in Accounts Receivable of RMB 1,000,000. Based on expected credit loss assessment, the target ending balance of the 'Allowance for Bad Debts' (坏账准备) is determined to be RMB 50,000. Prior to adjustment, the 'Allowance for Bad Debts' account has an existing CREDIT balance of RMB 20,000. What is the bad debt provision amount to be recognized in profit or loss for the current period?
10On April 1, Company C receives a 6-month non-interest-bearing commercial bill of exchange with a face value of RMB 200,000 maturing on October 1. On July 1 (3 months before maturity), Company C discounts the bill at a commercial bank with an annual discount rate of 6%. Assuming 360 days in a year (30 days per month), what is the net cash proceeds received by Company C upon discounting?
About the Junior Accounting Qualification (China) Exam
The China Junior Accounting Professional Qualification Examination (全国会计专业技术资格考试 - 初级) is the benchmark statutory credential for entry-level and intermediate accounting professionals in the People's Republic of China. Jointly organized by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS), the examination certifies that candidates possess the essential professional competence to handle commercial financial recording, asset and liability valuation, revenue recognition, financial statement preparation, internal controls, tax compliance (VAT, CT, EIT, IIT), payment settlement, and labor regulations under PRC law.
Assessment
Paper 1: 初级会计实务 (Primary Accounting Practice, 100 points, 105 minutes); Paper 2: 经济法基础 (Economic Law Foundations, 100 points, 75 minutes); total 180 consecutive minutes CBT.
Time Limit
180 minutes total (Primary Accounting Practice: 105 min; Economic Law Foundations: 75 min)
Passing Score
60 / 100 points on both subjects in a single examination sitting
Exam Fee
¥100–¥140 RMB total (typically ¥50–¥70 per subject) (Ministry of Finance of the PRC & Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security)
Junior Accounting Qualification (China) Exam Content Outline
Primary Accounting Practice: Accounting Fundamentals & Current Assets (初级会计实务 - 会计基础与流动资产)
Evaluates foundational bookkeeping mechanics and liquid asset management under Chinese Accounting Standards (CAS): definition and recognition of six accounting elements (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses, profit), static and dynamic accounting equations, debit-credit double-entry bookkeeping rules, source documents and accounting books verification, bank reconciliation statements and unadjusted items, cash inventory surplus/deficits, allowance for bad debts using the expected credit loss approach, inventory initial cost inclusion and exclusions, FIFO vs weighted average costing methods, inventory write-down to net realizable value (NRV), and trading financial assets fair value accounting.
Primary Accounting Practice: Non-Current Assets, Liabilities & Equity (初级会计实务 - 非流动资产、负债与所有者权益)
Covers long-term capital assets, obligations, and capital structure: fixed asset initial measurement (purchased and self-constructed), depreciation scopes and mathematical calculations (straight-line, double declining balance, sum-of-the-years-digits), subsequent capital vs revenue expenditures, fixed asset retirement and disposal gains/losses, intangible assets R&D expenditure capitalization vs expensing, short-term debt accounting, employee compensation classification (short-term wages/benefits vs post-employment defined contribution pensions), non-monetary employee benefits, VAT sub-accounts (Input Tax, Output Tax, Transfer Out), paid-in capital, and statutory surplus reserves.
Primary Accounting Practice: Revenue, Profit, Statements & Costing (初级会计实务 - 收入、利润、报表与产品成本)
Focuses on commercial revenue realization, operating performance, financial statements, and cost accounting: CAS 14 five-step revenue model, point-in-time vs over-time performance obligation satisfaction, commercial discounts vs cash discounts, period expense categorization (selling, administrative, financial), step-by-step operating profit, total profit, and net profit calculations, income tax expense, balance sheet net line-item reporting (accounts receivable, inventories, fixed assets), cash flow operating/investing/financing activities, and work-in-progress equivalent units costing.
Economic Law: Legal Foundations, Accounting Law & Payment Settlements (经济法基础 - 总论、会计法律与支付结算法律制度)
Covers civil legal foundations, statutory dispute resolution, accounting governance, and commercial payment systems: civil legal capacity tiers, arbitration agreement validity and single-instance finality, 3-year civil statute of limitations, 60-day administrative review procedures, PRC Accounting Law responsibilities of entity leaders, accounting handover rules, 30-year vs permanent accounting archive retention periods, bank settlement accounts (basic, general, dedicated, temporary), check 10-day presentation period, commercial draft acceptance and discounting, and bank promissory notes.
Economic Law: Tax Legal System — VAT, Consumption Tax, EIT & IIT (经济法基础 - 增值税、消费税、企业所得税与个人所得税)
Comprehensive analysis of major Chinese direct and indirect tax laws: Value-Added Tax (VAT) taxable scopes (13%, 9%, 6%), general vs small-scale taxpayer calculations, non-deductible input tax scenarios, deemed sales, special VAT invoice restrictions, Consumption Tax taxable categories, ad valorem vs compound calculation methods, Enterprise Income Tax (EIT) resident criteria, 25% standard vs 15% high-tech rates, pre-tax expense caps (employee welfare 14%, union 2%, employee education 8%, charity 12%), non-deductible items, Individual Income Tax (IIT) 183-day resident rule, comprehensive income 7 progressive brackets, and special additional deductions.
Economic Law: Property Taxes, Tax Administration & Labor Law (经济法基础 - 财产行为税、税收征管法与劳动合同社保)
Encompasses secondary taxes, tax procedural law, and labor relations: Real Estate Tax (1.2% ad valorem vs 12% rental), Deed Tax, Stamp Tax taxable documents, daily 0.05% late payment surcharges, tax preservation vs mandatory enforcement, mandatory pre-litigation tax reconsideration, written labor contract 1-month deadline and double wage sanctions, statutory probation limits (1, 2, 6 months), severance pay N calculation, overtime compensation multipliers (150%, 200%, 300%), paid annual leave brackets, and social insurance five funds.
How to Pass the Junior Accounting Qualification (China) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 60 / 100 points on both subjects in a single examination sitting
- Assessment: Paper 1: 初级会计实务 (Primary Accounting Practice, 100 points, 105 minutes); Paper 2: 经济法基础 (Economic Law Foundations, 100 points, 75 minutes); total 180 consecutive minutes CBT.
- Time limit: 180 minutes total (Primary Accounting Practice: 105 min; Economic Law Foundations: 75 min)
- Exam fee: ¥100–¥140 RMB total (typically ¥50–¥70 per subject)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the China Junior Accounting Professional Qualification Examination and what title does it confer?
The Junior Accounting Professional Qualification Examination (全国会计专业技术资格考试 - 初级) is China's official national qualification examination for accounting professionals. Administered jointly by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS), passing the exam confers the official professional title of 'Assistant Accountant' (助理会计师), which is recognized nationwide across state-owned enterprises, private corporations, public institutions, and government bodies.
What is the examination structure, duration, and passing requirement?
The examination is conducted as a single uninterrupted 180-minute computer-based test (CBT / 无纸化机考) comprising two consecutive subject papers: Primary Accounting Practice (初级会计实务, 105 minutes, 100 points) and Economic Law Foundations (经济法基础, 75 minutes, 100 points). Candidates must score at least 60 out of 100 points on BOTH papers in the same examination sitting. Scores do not roll over to subsequent years.
What educational prerequisites are required to sit for the examination?
Candidates must hold an educational diploma recognized by the state education administrative department at or above the high school level, which includes general high schools (普通高中), secondary specialized schools (中等专业学校), vocational high schools (职业高中), and technical schools (技工学校). No prior accounting work experience is required for the junior level.
When is the examination held and how much does it cost to register?
The examination is held annually in May. Registration opens nationally in January or February through the official MOF Accounting Qualification Evaluation Center portal (http://kzp.mof.gov.cn). The registration fee generally ranges between ¥100 and ¥140 RMB total (approximately ¥50 to ¥70 RMB per subject paper), collected according to provincial fiscal standards.
Why is this OpenExamPrep practice bank presented in English?
The official examination in China is conducted entirely in Simplified Chinese. This OpenExamPrep module provides 100 high-yield multiple-choice questions in English designed to build conceptual mastery for bilingual financial analysts, international corporate accountants, audit professionals, and expatriates working under Chinese Accounting Standards (CAS) and PRC tax laws. Meticulous dual-language Chinese terminology (such as 借贷记账法, 存货跌价准备, 增值税进项税额转出, 专项附加扣除, 劳动合同) is embedded throughout to ensure seamless cross-referencing.