Junior Accounting Qualification (China) exam-day guide
Junior Accounting Qualification (China) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket (准考证)
Print or download the admission ticket from the official national accounting qualification examination registration site once printing opens, usually in the final week or two before the exam. Check that your name, ID number, exam date, session time, and test site address are correct. If anything is wrong, contact the local finance bureau examination office immediately - do not alter the ticket yourself. Confirm the exact printing window with the provider (local finance bureau / 全国会计资格评价网).
Valid ID document
Bring the original ID document used at registration - normally a resident identity card (居民身份证). Check the expiry date now; if it expires on or before exam day, arrange a replacement or temporary ID in advance. Whether a temporary ID or other documents are accepted varies by test site, so confirm with the provider. Photocopies and electronic IDs are generally not accepted, but verify locally.
Know the exact session time and arrival rule
The exam is computer-based and run in multiple sessions. Write down your session start time and the test site address from the admission ticket. Arrival and late-entry cut-off rules (for example, how many minutes before the start you must arrive, and whether late candidates are admitted) differ by test site - confirm with the provider rather than assuming.
Plan the route to the test site
Do a test run or map the route the day before, including public transport and walking time from the nearest stop. Test sites are often schools or computer training centres with similar names; match the full address on the ticket. Allow a buffer for traffic and security checks at the gate.
Review the computer-based exam interface
Practice on the official demonstration/模拟答题 system if one is published for your exam year. Learn how to move between questions, mark questions for review, use the on-screen calculator or scratch paper rules, and submit the paper. Interface details change between years - check the official site.
Confirm what is allowed at the desk
Rules on calculators, pens, blank paper, and notes differ by test site and year. The computer-based system usually provides an on-screen calculator, and personal calculators or notes are often prohibited. Confirm the permitted-items list with the provider before relying on bringing anything.
Know the paper structure and time allocation
Review the current syllabus and question types for your level (for example, single-choice, multiple-choice, true/false, calculation, and comprehensive questions). Note the total time and number of questions from the official notice, and rehearse a timing plan so you do not run out of time on the final section.
Prepare a small exam-day kit
Pack the admission ticket, ID, and any items the provider explicitly permits. Keep them in one clear folder the night before. Leave prohibited items (notes, phones, smart watches) at home or in the designated storage area.
Rest and logistics the night before
Sleep at a normal time, set two alarms, and confirm transport for the morning. Avoid last-minute cramming of new topics; a short review of formulas and error notes is more useful. Eat a normal breakfast on exam day.
Check for schedule or site changes
In the final 24 hours, check the official registration site and local finance bureau notices for any change to session times, test site, or entry requirements. Exam arrangements can be adjusted; rely only on official notices, not on social media posts.
Plan the day
Switch from learning new content to consolidating. Re-read your error notebook and formula sheets for 财务与会计 core areas: accounting entries, inventory and fixed assets, revenue recognition, cost of goods sold, financial statement preparation, and the main tax calculations. Do one timed mock paper under exam conditions to check pacing, then review every wrong answer and write down the reason for each mistake.
Confirm logistics: print the admission ticket, verify the test site address and session time, check your ID expiry date, and plan the route and departure time. Confirm with the provider which items are allowed at the desk and whether any health or entry requirements apply.
Do a second, shorter timed practice focused on your weakest section. Practise the computer-based interface so navigation, the on-screen calculator, and question marking feel routine. Review the official syllabus to make sure no tested topic has been skipped.
Light review only: formula summaries, tax rate tables, and common journal entry patterns. Do not start new chapters. Pack the admission ticket, ID, and permitted items in one place. Check the weather and transport, set alarms, and go to bed at a normal hour.
Eat breakfast, leave with a generous buffer, and arrive at the test site before the required time on the ticket. Keep your ID and admission ticket in hand for gate checks. Avoid discussing difficult topics with other candidates; do a brief calm review of formulas only.
Read the instructions on the screen and confirm the paper has loaded correctly. Work through the sections in your planned order, answering easier questions first and marking uncertain ones for review. Watch the remaining-time display and reserve time to return to marked questions and to submit. For calculation questions, write the working on permitted scratch paper and check units and signs. Do not leave the desk or close the paper until you have confirmed submission.
Note the questions you found difficult while they are fresh, and record your timing experience for future study. Results and certificate arrangements are announced by the official bodies; check the official site for the release date rather than relying on unofficial sources.
Rules to check
Bring the original admission ticket and the original ID document used at registration. Names and ID numbers must match the registration record; if they do not match, entry may be refused. Confirm the accepted ID types with the provider before exam day.
Follow the test site's arrival and late-entry rules exactly. Many sites set a cut-off after which candidates are not admitted, and the cut-off time is set by the provider - check your admission ticket and local notice rather than assuming.
Electronic devices such as phones, smart watches, and earbuds are normally prohibited in the exam room. Switch them off and store them where instructed; keeping a device at the desk can lead to disqualification under the examination rules.
Do not bring notes, textbooks, or unauthorized calculators into the exam room. The computer-based system typically provides an on-screen calculator; confirm the permitted-items list with the provider.
Follow the invigilator's instructions and the on-screen rules. Do not communicate with other candidates, look at others' screens, or attempt to copy or photograph exam content. Suspected cheating is handled under the national examination disciplinary rules.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the computer-based session, and leaving the room may not stop your exam clock. Confirm the break and leaving rules with the provider before the exam.
Scoring is based on the official answer key for the current year's paper, and question types carry different weights. Read the marks and instructions on screen carefully; multiple-choice questions may penalize or not penalize wrong selections depending on the rules for that paper - check the official instructions.
Passing standards and result release dates are set by the official examination authorities and can change between years. Check the official national accounting qualification examination site or your local finance bureau for the current standard; do not rely on unofficial claims.