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What should accountants do before attending continuing education for the first time?
July 08, 2024
Accountants in Shanghai who want to attend continuing education for the first time should first complete the accountant information collection process in Shanghai's accountant information system.
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FAQs on Accounting Qualification Exams
July 08, 2024
What are the requirements for foreign nationals in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone to register for the accounting professional and technical qualification examination?
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If I've taken the CPA examination, can this experience be converted into continuing education credits? How can I apply for the conversion?
July 08, 2024
If you've taken the national CPA examination and passed at least one subject, you will earn 90 credits which will be deducted from required credits for that year.
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To sign up for the National Accounting Professional and Technical Qualification Examination, do I need to complete continuing education?
July 08, 2024
Pursuant to the Implementation Measures for Continuing Education for Accounting Professionals in Shanghai (SMFB's Circular [2018] No 8), a continuing education degree is one of the preconditions for taking the National Accounting Professional and Technical Qualification Examination.
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I cannot upload a 'proof of employment' when registering my accountant information because I am currently unemployed. What should I do?
July 08, 2024
The targets of accountant information collection are "personnel engaged in accounting or accounting supervision in government organs, social organizations, enterprises, public institutions and other organizations, as well as unemployed personnel holding professional and technical qualifications in accounting."
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What type of foreigners can apply for an entrepreneurship visa?
June 07, 2024
Foreigners who meet any of the following conditions may apply for a residence permit for private affairs.
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Handling flow of affairs regarding work of expats in Shanghai
February 02, 2024
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How is the scope of application of the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents expanded?
February 02, 2024
The Online Approval for Foreigner’s Work Permit in China (Version 4.0) expands the scope of application of the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents. Foreign researchers participating in national task forces and young expats may directly apply for the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents and apply for R visa with a validity period of up to 10 years.
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What are the standards for new application and extension of the Foreigner’s Work Permit by innovative entrepreneurial expats?
February 02, 2024
To regulate innovative entrepreneurial expats in Shanghai, for expats such as legal persons making investment or innovative entrepreneurship and small investors, after an enterprise is legally established, limits in terms of age, academic degree or work experience may be relaxed when they apply for their first work permit in China.
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How can foreign nationals apply for academic credential authentication at the China Service Center for Scholarly Exchange?
February 02, 2024
The authentication of the highest academic degree is a crucial component when applying for a work permit in China as an expat.