Who was the first certified public accountant in China?

Who was the first certified public accountant in China?

The first certified public accountant in China was Xie Lin.

(1885-1969) A native of Changzhou, Jiangsu Province (a descendant of Xie in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Cuiqiao in Henglin Town). A pioneer in the field of accounting in China, a famous accounting scholar, the founder of accounting system in China, the doer and educator of accounting reform, the first certified public accountant in China and the founder of the first accounting firm.

1965438+In June 2008, Xie Lin wrote to the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce and the Ministry of Finance of the Beijing Municipal Government, requesting approval to carry out the accountant business. Article 10 of the Provisional Articles of Association of Accountants drafted by two ministries was published in September for trial implementation, and Xie Lin was awarded the accountant certificateNo. 1, becoming the first certified public accountant in China.

Xie Lin not only made outstanding contributions to the establishment and practice of accounting system, but also made outstanding contributions to accounting education. He founded the first accounting firm in China-Regular Accounting Firm, and served as the president of China Accounting Society, which made important contributions to the reform and development of accounting system in China.

Xie Lin's achievement lies not only in his practical work, but also in his academic research. He wrote books such as Practical Bank Bookkeeping Law, Bank Bookkeeping, Advanced Business Bookkeeping Textbook, Bookkeeping Outline, Auditing, Accounting and Financial Management, which provided valuable theoretical knowledge and practical experience for the accounting community at that time and had a far-reaching impact on the reform and development of China's accounting system.

Generally speaking, as the first certified public accountant in China, Xie Lin not only made important contributions to the reform and development of China's accounting system in practice, but also provided us with rich knowledge and valuable experience in theory. He is an outstanding pioneer in the accounting history of China, which deserves our deep admiration and commemoration.