What is the difference between the CPA and Intermediate Accountant exams? Where can I sign up?

Mondo Education Updated on 2024-02-01

There are three main differences between the CPA and intermediate accountant exams, namely different types of certificates, different application conditions, and different examination subjects. If you want to register for the CPA exam, candidates must first log in to the online registration system for the CPA National Unified Examination within the specified registration time and fill in the information as required before they can register for the CPA exam. The registration period for the Intermediate Accounting Examination is from June 12 to July 2, 2024, and the official website for registration is the National Accounting Qualification Evaluation Network.

The difference between the CPA and Intermediate Accountant exams

1. The type of certificate is different.

Intermediate accountants belong to the professional title class certificates, which are divided into junior, intermediate and senior. The CPA exam is a practising certificate and is divided into non-practising and practicing.

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2. The application conditions are different.

Intermediate accountants must meet the requirements of a certain degree of education and years of accounting work, while certified public accountants only need a college degree or above to apply for the examination, and there is no need for years of work and professional restrictions.

3. The subjects of the examination are different.

There are three subjects in Intermediate Accounting: Intermediate Accounting Practice, Intermediate Financial Management, and Intermediate Economic Law, and the results are valid for two years.

Note: There are six subjects in the professional stage: "Auditing", "Accounting", "Tax Law", "Economic Law", "Corporate Strategy and Risk Management", and "Financial Cost Management" are passed within five years.

Can CPAs and Intermediate Accountants prepare for the exam at the same time?

Yes, learn the basics quickly and pay close attention to the key points. The two certificates are preparing for the exam at the same time, and there is a lot of content that needs to be mastered, so it is best for you to focus on the key content learning, but if you take the old and new textbooks to compare and summarize the key points, it takes a lot of time, in order not to slow down the learning progress, it is recommended that you listen to the tutorial course, so that the famous teacher can accurately divide the key and non-key points for everyone.

CPA Exam Registration 2024

The registration process for CPAs in 2024 has not yet been announced, but the registration process for CPAs in previous years is not much different. The CPA registration process is as follows:

1. Log in to the "CPA National Unified Examination Online Registration System" to register, and those who apply for the examination for the first time must register first.

2. Fill in the information required for registration truthfully according to the registration guidelines, and upload the 1-inch bareheaded white background certificate of the last 1 year that meets the requirements**.

3. According to your own situation, select the type of candidate and the stage of the examination, and pay attention to the deadline for registration and payment time.

4. After filling in the registration information, you need to check the information to ensure that the information is correct.

5. After completing the information filling and verification, you need to pay the fee. After the payment is successful, the registration process will be deemed to be completed.

2024 Intermediate Accountant Exam Registration

According to the arrangement of the "2024 Intermediate Accounting Title Registration Guide", the registration system for the intermediate qualification examination of the "National Accounting Qualification Evaluation Network" will be opened from June 12 to July 2, 2024. During the above-mentioned period, each provincial examination management agency shall determine the registration start time of its own region. The deadline for exam registration is 12:00 on July 2, and the deadline for payment is 18:00 on July 2.

Precautions for CPA registration

If the candidate is applying for the CPA examination for the first time, he or she needs to prepare a 1-inch electronic registration photo with a white background, and prepare the original and copy of the ID card, the original and copy of the academic certificate or the certificate of intermediate or above professional title, and go to the local designated site to handle the registration qualification review. Candidates who are not first-time candidates or candidates who are taking the comprehensive stage exam do not need to undergo the qualification review.

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