The 23rd session of the 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee on
June 26 passed amendments to the CPA Law, effective Jan 1, 2027. The revisions
keep the law’s basic framework intact while emphasizing stronger Communist Party
leadership, tighter supervision and stiffer accountability to address audit
fraud and other sector deficiencies, with the stated aim of reinforcing CPAs’
gatekeeper responsibilities and promoting healthier industry development.