Certified Public Accountant Job Description
- Audit Services
An audit is a job where a third party investigates whether the financial statements (financial statements) prepared by the target company, educational institution, public corporation, etc. have been prepared properly based on supporting documents, etc. This audit job includes statutory audits, which are required by law, and non-statutory audits. - Tax Consulting
By registering as a tax accountant, certified public accountants can handle tax matters on behalf of companies and other organizations, prepare tax documents, and provide consultation and advice. - Management Consulting
We provide consultation and advice to companies on business strategies, financial management, management accounting planning, etc. - International Business
We provide consultation and advice on audits and international tax matters for international companies (Japanese branches and subsidiaries of overseas companies, and overseas branches and foreign subsidiaries of Japan).
How to become a Certified Public Accountant?
In principle, to become a certified public accountant, you must pass the Certified Public Accountant Examination. After working as an assistant for more than two years, you will then take supplementary practical training (implemented by the Japan Accounting Education and Training Organization). After passing the final examination of the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, you will be qualified to become a certified public accountant after receiving confirmation from the Prime Minister.
test
The Certified Public Accountant exam requires candidates to pass four multiple-choice exams held twice a year (Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, and Business Law) and five essay exams held once a year (Accounting, Auditing, Tax Law, Business Law, and an elective subject (choose one subject from Business Administration, Economics, Civil Law, and Statistics)).
date of expiry
If you pass the short-answer test, you will be exempt from taking the short-answer test for two years. A subject-pass system has been introduced for the essay test, and you will be exempt from passing the subject for two years.
Eligibility requirements
Anyone can take the exam, regardless of age, educational background, gender, or nationality.
Exam Dates and Results Announcement
Short-answer test: Test dates: mid-December and late May / Results announced in late January and late June Essay test: Test dates: mid- to late August / Results announced in mid-November
Affiliated Courses
Mizuho-kai students can take advantage of the discounts offered by affiliated vocational schools for the Certified Public Accountant Exam Preparation Course. They can also use Research Center for Accounting 's self-study rooms and receive advice from faculty.
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