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Key Facts: Korea Credit Analyst (신용분석사) Exam

500 points

Total Official Exam Marks (Part 1: 200, Part 2: 300)

Korea Institute of Finance (한국금융연수원 / KBI)

300 min

Total Official Exam Duration across 3 Test Sessions

Korea Institute of Finance (한국금융연수원 / KBI)

40% / 60%

Passing Standard (Subject Floor 40% / Overall Average 60%)

KBI Qualification Regulation

KRW 66,000

Combined Part 1 & Part 2 Examination Fee

KBI Official Registration Notice

국가공인

National Authorized Private Qualification Status

Financial Services Commission (금융위원회) Authorization

3 times/yr

Annual Examination Administration Frequency

KBI Annual Examination Calendar

Korea Credit Analyst (신용분석사) is the essential corporate credit qualification in South Korea administered by the Korea Institute of Finance (KBI). The 300-minute examination is scored out of 500 points across Part 1 (Accounting) and Part 2 (Credit Analysis & Evaluation), requiring 40% per subject and a 60% overall average to pass. Registration fee is KRW 66,000. OpenExamPrep offers a comprehensive 100-question English study adaptation with authentic Korean financial terminology.

Sample Korea Credit Analyst (신용분석사) Practice Questions

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1Under K-IFRS 1115 (수익인식), what is the correct sequence of the five-step model for revenue recognition?
A.Identify contract → Identify performance obligations → Determine transaction price → Allocate transaction price → Recognize revenue when obligations are satisfied
B.Determine transaction price → Identify contract → Identify performance obligations → Recognize revenue → Allocate transaction price
C.Identify performance obligations → Determine transaction price → Identify contract → Allocate transaction price → Recognize revenue
D.Identify contract → Determine transaction price → Allocate transaction price → Identify performance obligations → Recognize revenue
Explanation: K-IFRS 1115 establishes a mandatory five-step framework: Step 1 is identifying the contract with a customer; Step 2 is identifying distinct performance obligations (수행의무); Step 3 is determining the transaction price; Step 4 is allocating the transaction price to each performance obligation; and Step 5 is recognizing revenue as or when each obligation is satisfied. Credit analysts verify whether revenue is recognized over time (기간에 걸쳐) or at a point in time (한 시점에) to assess earnings quality.
2Under both K-IFRS 1115 and General Accounting Standards (일반기업회계기준), how must revenue from long-term construction contracts (건설계약) be recognized when the contract outcome can be reasonably estimated?
A.Completed-contract method (인도기준 / 완성기준), recognizing all revenue and profit upon final building handover
B.Percentage-of-completion method (진행기준), recognizing contract revenue based on cumulative costs incurred relative to total estimated costs
C.Cost-recovery method (원가회수기준), recognizing revenue only equal to incurred costs until total recovery
D.Cash collection basis (현금회수기준), recognizing revenue strictly upon receipt of client progress billings
Explanation: When the outcome of a long-term construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue must be recognized using the percentage-of-completion method (진행기준). The percentage of completion is typically determined by the input method (투입법), comparing cumulative contract costs incurred to total estimated construction costs. Credit analysts scrutinize changes in total estimated contract costs (총예정원가) because unexpected upward revisions force immediate contract loss recognition.
3Under corporate accounting standards, how is inventory valued at the balance sheet date under the lower of cost and net realizable value rule (재고자산 저가법)?
A.At historical acquisition cost, disregarding any market price declines unless insolvency occurs
B.At Net Realizable Value (순실현가능가치) regardless of whether it is higher or lower than acquisition cost
C.At the lower of historical acquisition cost and Net Realizable Value (순실현가능가치)
D.At current replacement cost (재조달원가) minus estimated future selling expenses
Explanation: Inventory must be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value (저가법). Net Realizable Value (NRV / 순실현가능가치) is defined as estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale. For credit analysis, inventory valuation write-downs highlight obsolete stock and deteriorating gross margins.
4A manufacturer holds inventory costing KRW 100,000,000. At year-end Year 1, NRV drops to KRW 80,000,000. At year-end Year 2, market demand rebounds and NRV rises to KRW 115,000,000. How is this reported in Year 2?
A.A valuation gain (재고자산평가이익) of KRW 35,000,000 is recognized in operating profit
B.No adjustment is made because inventory write-downs are permanently non-reversible
C.A gain of KRW 15,000,000 is recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (기타포괄손익)
D.A valuation recovery (재고자산평가손실 환입) of KRW 20,000,000 is credited to cost of goods sold (매출원가), capping inventory at KRW 100,000,000
Explanation: Under both K-IFRS and General Accounting Standards, if the net realizable value of written-down inventory recovers in a subsequent period, the write-down is reversed up to the amount of the original write-down (KRW 20,000,000). The carrying amount cannot exceed the original historical cost (KRW 100,000,000), and the reversal is credited to cost of goods sold (매출원가에서 차감).
5When a corporation adopts the revaluation model (재평가모형) for property, plant, and equipment (PPE / 유형자산) under K-IFRS, how is an initial revaluation surplus (재평가잉여금) accounting handled?
A.Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (기타포괄손익) and accumulated in equity under revaluation surplus
B.Recognized immediately as non-operating income (영업외수익) in the statement of profit or loss
C.Recorded as a reduction in accumulated depreciation with no impact on total equity
D.Deferred on the liability side as unearned revaluation revenue (이연재평가수익)
Explanation: Under K-IFRS 1016, an initial upward revaluation of PPE is recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI / 기타포괄손익) and accumulated in equity as Revaluation Surplus (재평가잉여금). It cannot be recognized as current profit to prevent artificial earnings inflation. However, if it reverses a previous revaluation deficit that was recognized as an expense, it is credited to profit or loss up to that previous expense.
6A company changes its depreciation method for factory machinery from the double declining balance method (정률법) to the straight-line method (정액법). How must this change be accounted for?
A.As a change in accounting policy (회계정책의 변경) applied retrospectively (소급법)
B.As a change in accounting estimate (회계추정의 변경) applied prospectively (전진법)
C.As a correction of a fundamental prior-period accounting error (전기오류수정)
D.As a prior-period adjustment directly modifying beginning retained earnings
Explanation: A change in depreciation method reflects a revised pattern of the expected consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset. Under both K-IFRS and Korean General Accounting Standards, changes in depreciation methods, useful lives, and residual values are classified as changes in accounting estimates (회계추정의 변경) and must be applied prospectively (전진적 적용) from the period of change onward.
7How are government grants related to assets (자산관련 정부보조금) presented under Korean accounting practices?
A.Exclusively recognized as immediate non-operating income upon cash receipt
B.Permanently recorded as an unamortizable capital reserve (자본잉여금) in equity
C.Either deducted from the asset's carrying amount (자산차감법) or presented as deferred income (이연수익법), amortized over the asset's useful life
D.Recorded as a contingent liability until the company achieves 5 years of profitability
Explanation: Government grants related to assets are matched against the related depreciation expense over the asset's useful life. Under K-IFRS and General Accounting Standards, they can be presented either as deferred income (이연수익) recognized as income on a systematic basis, or deducted in arriving at the carrying amount of the asset (자산차감법), which reduces subsequent periodic depreciation expenses.
8Under K-IFRS 1023 (차입원가), which principle governs the capitalization of borrowing costs for qualifying assets (적격자산)?
A.Capitalization of borrowing costs is strictly prohibited, requiring immediate expense recognition
B.Borrowing costs may only be capitalized if funded exclusively through subordinated convertible bonds
C.Capitalization is optional and management may freely choose between expense and capitalization every year
D.Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of a qualifying asset must be capitalized as part of the asset's cost
Explanation: K-IFRS 1023 mandates that borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction, or production of a qualifying asset (an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale, such as a manufacturing plant) must be capitalized as part of the cost of that asset. Under General Accounting Standards (일반기업회계기준), capitalization is permitted as an elective option (기간비용 처리와 자본화 중 선택 가능).
9Under K-IFRS 1038 (무형자산), which condition is required before internally generated development expenditures (개발비) can be capitalized as intangible assets?
A.The entity must demonstrate technical feasibility, intention to complete, ability to use or sell, and reliable measurability
B.The expenditures must have occurred during the basic research phase (연구단계)
C.The Korean Intellectual Property Office must grant an official patent registration
D.The market capitalization of the entity must exceed KRW 100 billion
Explanation: Under K-IFRS 1038, research phase expenditures must always be expensed. Development phase expenditures can be capitalized as development costs (개발비) only if six strict criteria are demonstrated: 1) technical feasibility, 2) intention to complete, 3) ability to use/sell, 4) how future economic benefits will be generated, 5) availability of resources to complete, and 6) reliable measurement of expenditures. Credit analysts watch for aggressive capitalization used to artificially boost operating income.
10What is the critical difference regarding goodwill (영업권) accounting between K-IFRS and General Accounting Standards (일반기업회계기준)?
A.K-IFRS amortizes goodwill over 5 years, whereas General Standards forbid amortization
B.K-IFRS prohibits goodwill amortization and requires annual impairment tests; General Standards mandate straight-line amortization over its useful life
C.Both standards mandate straight-line amortization over exactly 20 years
D.General Standards recognize negative goodwill in OCI, whereas K-IFRS records it as a liability
Explanation: A major divergence between the two Korean frameworks: under K-IFRS (K-IFRS 1038/1103), goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite useful life and is never amortized, but must be tested annually for impairment (손상검사). Under Korean General Accounting Standards (일반기업회계기준 제12장), goodwill must be systematically amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful economic life (typically not exceeding 20 years).

About the Korea Credit Analyst (신용분석사) Exam

The Korea Credit Analyst (신용분석사, Certified Credit Analyst / CCA) is South Korea's premier national authorized qualification (국가공인 민간자격) for corporate credit appraisal and financial risk evaluation, administered by the Korea Institute of Finance (한국금융연수원 / KBI). Recognized as the standard benchmark credential for corporate relationship managers (RM) and credit officers across Korean commercial banks, policy lenders, and financial institutions, the exam rigorously tests corporate accounting (K-IFRS and General Accounting Standards), business combinations, financial statement ratio analysis, cash flow adequacy, working capital requirements, and comprehensive qualitative credit rating.

Exam sponsor: Korea Institute of Finance (한국금융연수원 / KBI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Part 1 (회계학 I & II, 200 points, 120 minutes) covers Corporate Accounting Standards and Business Combinations/Special Accounting. Part 2 (신용분석 및 종합신용평가, 300 points, 180 minutes) covers Financial Ratio Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Market Environment, and Comprehensive Credit Rating.

Time Limit

300 minutes total across 3 exam sessions (1교시 120분, 2교시 90분, 3교시 90분)

Passing Score

At least 40 points in every subject (과락) and an average of at least 60% in each of 1부 and 2부

Exam / Certification Fees

KRW 66,000 combined (Part 1 KRW 28,000, Part 2 KRW 39,000; KBI, checked 2026-09-20)

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25%

Financial Accounting Standards (회계학 I - 기업회계기준)

K-IFRS and General Accounting Standards (일반기업회계기준): revenue recognition (K-IFRS 1115), inventory valuation at lower of cost and net realizable value (저가법), tangible and intangible asset depreciation/amortization, bond accounting using the effective interest method, lease accounting (K-IFRS 1116), and deferred tax assets and liabilities.

25%

Business Combinations & Special Accounting (회계학 II - 기업결합 및 특수회계)

Business combinations under the acquisition method, consolidated financial statements, non-controlling interest measurement, equity method accounting for associates (지분법), foreign currency financial statement translation, accounting policy changes, and prior-period error corrections.

20%

Financial Ratio Analysis (재무분석)

Liquidity evaluation (current and quick ratios), leverage and debt service capability (debt ratio, interest coverage ratio, debt-to-EBITDA), profitability measures (ROA, ROE, operating profit margin), asset turnover ratios (receivables, inventory, total assets), and multi-stage DuPont financial decomposition.

15%

Cash Flow Analysis (현금흐름분석)

Cash flow classification (operating, investing, financing), direct and indirect methods, Free Cash Flow (FCF) calculation, required working capital computation (운전자본 소요액 계산), and cash adequacy for principal and interest debt service.

15%

Comprehensive Credit Rating (종합신용평가)

Macroeconomic and industry lifecycle analysis, Porter's five forces business risk appraisal, management governance and credit ethics review, corporate credit scoring models, combining quantitative financial and qualitative risk factors, and assigning final corporate credit rating grades.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 40 points in every subject (과락) and an average of at least 60% in each of 1부 and 2부
  • Assessment: Part 1 (회계학 I & II, 200 points, 120 minutes) covers Corporate Accounting Standards and Business Combinations/Special Accounting. Part 2 (신용분석 및 종합신용평가, 300 points, 180 minutes) covers Financial Ratio Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Market Environment, and Comprehensive Credit Rating.
  • Time limit: 300 minutes total across 3 exam sessions (1교시 120분, 2교시 90분, 3교시 90분)
  • Exam / certification fees: KRW 66,000 combined (Part 1 KRW 28,000, Part 2 KRW 39,000; KBI, checked 2026-09-20) Official sources

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Korea Credit Analyst (신용분석사): Suggested Study Strategy

1Distinguish key differences between K-IFRS and General Accounting Standards (일반기업회계기준), particularly regarding developmental expenditure capitalization, asset revaluation models, and goodwill amortization (goodwill is tested annually for impairment under K-IFRS, whereas general standards permit straight-line amortization over its useful life).
2Thoroughly practice bond amortization schedules using the effective interest method (유효이자율법) for both discount and premium issuances, calculating interest expense, carrying amount, and cash coupon payments.
3Master working capital requirement calculations (운전자본 소요액 계산), including operating cash cycle (영업현금주기), days sales outstanding (매출채권회전일수), days inventory outstanding (재고자산회전일수), and days payable outstanding (매입채무회전일수).
4Memorize and apply the DuPont return on equity (ROE) decomposition: ROE = Net Profit Margin (매출액순이익률) × Total Asset Turnover (총자산회전율) × Financial Leverage Multiplier (자기자본배율).
5Focus on Free Cash Flow (FCF) adjustments: converting Net Income to Operating Cash Flow via non-cash item adjustments and working capital deltas, then deducting capital expenditures (CAPEX / 자본적 지출).
6In Comprehensive Credit Rating (종합신용평가), balance quantitative financial ratios with qualitative assessments including industry life cycle, market barrier to entry, management transparency, group contagion risk, and debt repayment willingness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Korea Credit Analyst (신용분석사 / CCA) qualification?

The Korea Credit Analyst (신용분석사) is a nationally authorized qualification (국가공인 민간자격) administered by the Korea Institute of Finance (한국금융연수원 / KBI). It certifies expertise in corporate financial accounting, financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, and comprehensive corporate credit evaluation for loan origination, credit risk management, and underwriting in Korean financial institutions.

Who administers the exam, and how does it differ from KOFIA certifications?

The examination is administered solely by the Korea Institute of Finance (한국금융연수원 / KBI), NOT by the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA). While KOFIA administers capital market qualifications such as the Investment Advice Specialist (펀드투자권유자문인력) and Financial Investment Analyst (금융투자분석사 / equity research analyst), KBI specializes in banking and corporate lending qualifications, where 신용분석사 is the premier corporate credit credential.

What is the official exam structure, schedule, and scoring system?

The official exam is administered three times a year (February, June, and October). It spans 300 minutes across 3 test periods and is scored out of 500 total points: Part 1 (회계학 I 100점, 회계학 II 100점 — 120 minutes) and Part 2 (신용분석: 재무분석 100점, 현금흐름분석 100점, 시장환경분석 50점 — 90 minutes; 종합신용평가: 사례연구 50점 — 90 minutes). Passing requires at least 40% in each subject/area (과락 40점) and an overall score of at least 60% (300/500 points).

What is the partial pass (부분합격) system for 신용분석사?

Candidates who pass either Part 1 (1부) or Part 2 (2부) individually by scoring at least 40% in each constituent subject and an average of 60% or higher in that part receive partial pass status. This exempts them from retaking that specific part in the immediately following consecutive exam sitting.

What accounting standards are covered on the exam?

The exam tests both K-IFRS (Korean International Financial Reporting Standards), used by listed corporations, and the General Accounting Standards for Non-Public Entities (일반기업회계기준 / K-GAPP), used widely by unlisted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs / 중소기업). Analysts must understand both frameworks to evaluate both large conglomerates (대기업) and mid-sized commercial debtors.

How is this 100-question practice bank designed?

This practice bank is an independent English-language 100-question study adaptation carecovering the official KBI syllabus: 25 questions on Corporate Accounting Standards, 25 on Business Combinations and Special Accounting, 20 on Financial Ratio Analysis, 15 on Cash Flow Analysis, and 15 on Comprehensive Credit Rating. All questions feature authentic Korean technical terminology in parentheses and detailed rationales for every option.