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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)?
A.Assets, Liabilities, Owner's Equity, Revenue, Expenses, and Profit.
B.Assets, Liabilities, Owner's Equity, Income, Costs, and Cash Flows.
C.Current Assets, Non-Current Assets, Current Liabilities, Long-Term Liabilities, Equity, and Net Income.
D.Capital, Debt, Revenue, Operating Expenses, Net Assets, and Retained Earnings.
Explanation: Under the Basic Standard of Chinese Accounting Standards (企业会计准则——基本准则), the six basic accounting elements are divided into balance sheet elements (Assets 资产, Liabilities 负债, Owner's Equity 所有者权益) reflecting financial position at a point in time, and income statement elements (Revenue 收入, Expenses 费用, Profit 利润) reflecting operating performance over a period.
2Which accounting equation forms the mathematical foundation for preparing the Balance Sheet (资产负债表) under double-entry bookkeeping?
A.Revenue - Expenses = Profit
B.Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity
C.Assets + Expenses = Liabilities + Owner's Equity + Revenue
D.Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Operating Costs - Taxes and Surcharges
Explanation: The static accounting equation 'Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity' (资产 = 负债 + 所有者权益) reflects the fundamental equilibrium of enterprise financial resources and claims at a specific point in time, serving as the direct theoretical basis for compiling the Balance Sheet.
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?
A.Accounts Receivable (应收账款)
B.Prepayments to Suppliers (预付账款)
C.Accounts Payable (应付账款)
D.Manufacturing Overhead (制造费用)
Explanation: Under debit-credit bookkeeping, liability, owner's equity, and revenue accounts increase on the credit (贷方) side and decrease on the debit (借方) side. Accounts Payable (应付账款) is a liability account, so its normal ending balance is on the credit 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?
A.Comparability (可比性)
B.Materiality (重要性)
C.Timeliness (及时性)
D.Prudence / Conservatism (谨慎性)
Explanation: The prudence (谨慎性) requirement under CAS dictates that enterprises must exercise caution when dealing with uncertainties, neither overstating assets or income nor understating liabilities or expenses. Writing down inventory to the lower of cost and net realizable value is a classic application of prudence.
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?
A.Net Realizable Value (可变现净值)
B.Historical Cost (历史成本)
C.Replacement Cost (重置成本)
D.Present Value (现值)
Explanation: Net Realizable Value (可变现净值) is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion, estimated selling expenses, and related taxes. It is the mandatory valuation ceiling used for ending inventory impairment tests.
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)?
A.The recipient accountant may cross out the incorrect amount, write the correct figure above it, and affix an official stamp.
B.The issuing unit must reissue the source voucher; alterations or corrections on monetary amounts are strictly prohibited.
C.The issuing unit may alter the amount provided the person in charge signs and stamps the correction.
D.The receiving unit may prepare a supplementary accounting memo explaining the discrepancy without modifying the voucher.
Explanation: Article 14 of the PRC Accounting Law strictly provides that if there is an error in the monetary amount (金额) of a source voucher, the issuing unit MUST re-issue the voucher; corrections on the voucher are strictly prohibited. For non-amount errors, the issuing unit may either reissue or make corrections with the issuer's stamp affixed.
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?
A.The enterprise should immediately prepare journal entries based directly on the Bank Reconciliation Statement to adjust the bank deposit ledger balance.
B.The adjusted bank balance cannot be computed until the bank sends physical debit and credit advice slips.
C.The Bank Reconciliation Statement is solely used to verify whether unadjusted items cause the discrepancy; it cannot be used as an accounting voucher to adjust the ledger books.
D.The discrepancy indicates fraud and must be reported immediately to the local tax authority.
Explanation: A Bank Reconciliation Statement (银行存款余额调节表) is prepared solely to verify book accuracy and identify outstanding in-transit items (未达账项). It does not constitute a source accounting voucher, and enterprises MUST NOT adjust their ledger books until the actual bank settlement advice slips are formally received.
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?
A.Non-Operating Expenses (营业外支出)
B.Other Receivables (其他应收款)
C.Asset Impairment Loss (资产减值损失)
D.Administrative Expenses (管理费用)
Explanation: When resolving approved cash shortages: amounts recoverable from responsible individuals or insurance are debited to 'Other Receivables' (其他应收款), while unidentifiable or normal operational cash shortages are debited to 'Administrative Expenses' (管理费用). Cash surpluses without identifiable owners are credited to 'Non-Operating Income' (营业外收入).
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?
A.RMB 30,000 debit to Credit Impairment Loss (信用减值损失)
B.RMB 50,000 debit to Credit Impairment Loss (信用减值损失)
C.RMB 70,000 debit to Credit Impairment Loss (信用减值损失)
D.RMB 30,000 debit to Asset Impairment Loss (资产减值损失)
Explanation: Under the allowance method for bad debts: Current Provision = Required Target Ending Balance - Existing Credit Balance = RMB 50,000 - RMB 20,000 = RMB 30,000. Under CAS 22 (Financial Instruments), impairment of accounts receivable is recognized in 'Credit Impairment Loss' (信用减值损失), with the entry: Debit Credit Impairment Loss 30,000 / Credit Allowance for Bad Debts 30,000.
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?
A.RMB 194,000
B.RMB 197,000
C.RMB 200,000
D.RMB 188,000
Explanation: Discount Period = 3 months (July 1 to October 1). Discount Interest = Face Value × Annual Discount Rate × (Discount Months / 12) = RMB 200,000 × 6% × (3 / 12) = RMB 3,000. Net Cash Proceeds = Face Value - Discount Interest = RMB 200,000 - RMB 3,000 = RMB 197,000. The RMB 3,000 discount fee is charged to Financial Expenses (财务费用).

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

25%

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.

15%

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.

10%

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.

20%

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.

20%

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.

10%

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)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Junior Accounting Qualification (China) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Double-Entry Bookkeeping Logic: Ensure complete fluency in asset/cost debit increases vs liability/equity/revenue credit increases. Be able to immediately deduce the exact debit and credit entries for complex transactions such as trading financial asset dividends, payroll accruals, and input tax transfers out.
2Memorize Core Depreciation and Valuation Formulas: Commit straight-line, double declining balance (2/N rate applied to net book value without deducting residual until final two years), and sum-of-the-years-digits formulas to memory, and practice inventory lower-of-cost-and-NRV write-downs.
3Understand VAT Sub-Accounts and Invoicing Rules: Study the specific debit and credit sub-columns under 'Taxes Payable — Value-Added Tax' (应交税费—应交增值税) and know the strict non-deductible input tax categories (catering, entertainment, employee collective welfare, abnormal losses).
4Learn EIT Pre-Tax Deduction Caps: Memorize the exact statutory percentages of total wages allowed for Employee Welfare (14%), Union Funds (2%), Employee Education (8%), and Charitable Donations (12% of accounting profit).
5Internalize IIT Progressive Brackets and Special Deductions: Know the 7-tier tax brackets for annual comprehensive income and memorise specific monthly deduction amounts (Child education RMB 2,000, Infant care RMB 2,000, Elderly support RMB 3,000, Mortgage interest RMB 1,000, Rent RMB 1,500/1,100/800).
6Review Statutory Deadlines and Labor Laws: Memorize check 10-day presentation, civil 3-year statute of limitations, 60-day administrative review, 30-year accounting archive retention, 1-month written contract deadline, statutory probation durations (1/2/6 months), and overtime pay multipliers (150%/200%/300%).

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.