Overview
The Uniform CPA Examination of China (注册会计师全国统一考试) is the national exam run through the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA). Its timetable is approved by the Ministry of Finance's CPA Examination Committee. The exam has two stages: a Professional Stage (专业阶段) and a Comprehensive Stage (综合阶段).
The pages this entry was checked against give dates only. They do not set out eligibility, subjects, pass marks or fees, so those are not covered here. CICPA says the full details are in the annual registration handbook (报名简章) on its website, which it planned to publish in March 2026. Read that handbook before applying.
Important dates
The 2026 announcement, issued on 10 December 2025, gives these dates.
| Item | 2026 date |
|---|---|
| Registration | 7 April, 8:00 am, to 30 April, 8:00 pm |
| Fee payment | 15 to 30 June, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm each day |
| Professional Stage, mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau | 29 to 30 August |
| Comprehensive Stage, mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau | 30 August |
| Professional Stage, Europe centre (Belgian local time) | 5 to 6 September |
| Comprehensive Stage, Europe centre (Belgian local time) | 6 September |
How to apply
Registration and fee payment are separate steps, each with its own window (see the dates above). The announcement points to the registration handbook on the CICPA website for the detailed arrangements.
FAQs
Where do I find the fee and eligibility rules?
The 2026 announcement does not state them. CICPA says they are in the annual registration handbook published on its website, so check that handbook for the current cycle.