Although the CPA exam is only taken once a year, candidates are allowed to apply for multiple subjects a year. Specifically, the CPA examination is divided into two stages, namely, the professional stage examination and the comprehensive stage examination. There are six subjects in the professional stage examination. Candidates can choose to apply for all of them at the same time, or they can choose to apply for 1-6 subjects. Candidates need to be reminded that the scores of single subjects in the professional stage examination are valid for five years. Candidates can only obtain the professional stage examination certificate if they pass all six subjects in the professional stage examination for five consecutive years. In addition, in the order of registration, candidates can only continue to register for the comprehensive stage exam after passing the professional stage exam first.
Does the CPA certificate require continuing education?
Although the CPA certificate is lifelong, candidates still need to complete continuing education as required after passing the CPA examination and obtaining the CPA certificate. Here is your specific introduction:
According to the provisions of China's continuing education system for certified public accountants:
1. Certified public accountants need to carry out continuing education assessment on a regular basis, with an assessment cycle of every two years.
2. During the assessment period, those who pass the assessment need to participate in continuing education, not less than 80 hours, with an average of not less than 30 hours per year.
3. Professional ethics training, each cycle shall not be less than 4 hours.
4. The hours of the previous evaluation cycle shall not be carried forward to the next evaluation cycle.
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