Ministry of Economic Affairs Appoints 127 Honorary Accountants to Strengthen SME Financial Health
The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) held a ceremony to appoint 127 honorary accountants for 2026-2027, aiming to strengthen the financial health of SMEs. Since its launch in 2014, the honorary accountant system has served over 26,000 SMEs. These accountants offer expertise in taxation, finance, carbon inventory, and sustainability disclosures, providing nationwide support.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Yun-ting, Taipei, 13th) To strengthen the financial health of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) today held the "2026-2027 SME Honorary Accountant Certification Ceremony and Consensus Camp." A total of 127 honorary accountants were appointed this year, continuously expanding the capacity for financial and accounting professional guidance. SMESA pointed out that since the promotion of the "SME Honorary Accountant System" in 2014, it has cumulatively served over 26,000 SMEs.
SMESA issued a press release today stating that SMEs often face financial issues such as bookkeeping, tax filing, capital planning, financing preparation, equity arrangements, and operational management during their operations. They can apply for online consultation and diagnostic guidance services from honorary accountants through the financial and accounting resources section of the "Immediately Handle Service Center" website. Professional responses can be obtained within an average of 24 hours, and assistance can be provided through various methods such as phone, video, on-site, or on-location guidance as needed.
SMESA stated that this year, proactive care services and a special lecture series on "Operational Risk and Corporate Governance" were introduced to help enterprises cope with international situations, capital risks, and internal control system challenges. Digital teaching materials, short videos, and podcasts were also launched simultaneously to enhance the convenience of financial and accounting learning for enterprises.
SMESA pointed out that the service locations of this year's 127 honorary accountants are spread across the country. In addition to practical experience in taxation and finance, they are also familiar with emerging issues such as carbon inventory, sustainability disclosure, and international markets, which can assist enterprises in responding to transformation needs.
The certification ceremony invited the National Federation of Certified Public Accountants Associations of the Republic of China and the Certified Public Accountants Associations of Taichung City, Kaohsiung City, Taipei City, and Taiwan Province to participate, demonstrating the joint efforts of the government and financial and accounting professionals to continuously assist SMEs in improving financial management and sustainable operational capabilities.
SMESA emphasized that in the future, it will continue to optimize the honorary accountant system and training mechanisms, combine service locations across regions to expand local guidance capacity, and strengthen online and physical services to help SMEs obtain timely financial and transformation support, thereby enhancing overall operational resilience. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150413
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Yun-ting, Taipei, 13th) To strengthen the financial health of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) today held the "2026-2027 SME Honorary Accountant Certification Ceremony and Consensus Camp." A total of 127 honorary accountants were appointed this year, continuously expanding the capacity for financial and accounting professional guidance. SMESA pointed out that since the promotion of the "SME Honorary Accountant System" in 2014, it has cumulatively served over 26,000 SMEs.
SMESA issued a press release today stating that SMEs often face financial issues such as bookkeeping, tax filing, capital planning, financing preparation, equity arrangements, and operational management during their operations. They can apply for online consultation and diagnostic guidance services from honorary accountants through the financial and accounting resources section of the "Immediately Handle Service Center" website. Professional responses can be obtained within an average of 24 hours, and assistance can be provided through various methods such as phone, video, on-site, or on-location guidance as needed.
SMESA stated that this year, proactive care services and a special lecture series on "Operational Risk and Corporate Governance" were introduced to help enterprises cope with international situations, capital risks, and internal control system challenges. Digital teaching materials, short videos, and podcasts were also launched simultaneously to enhance the convenience of financial and accounting learning for enterprises.
SMESA pointed out that the service locations of this year's 127 honorary accountants are spread across the country. In addition to practical experience in taxation and finance, they are also familiar with emerging issues such as carbon inventory, sustainability disclosure, and international markets, which can assist enterprises in responding to transformation needs.
The certification ceremony invited the National Federation of Certified Public Accountants Associations of the Republic of China and the Certified Public Accountants Associations of Taichung City, Kaohsiung City, Taipei City, and Taiwan Province to participate, demonstrating the joint efforts of the government and financial and accounting professionals to continuously assist SMEs in improving financial management and sustainable operational capabilities.
SMESA emphasized that in the future, it will continue to optimize the honorary accountant system and training mechanisms, combine service locations across regions to expand local guidance capacity, and strengthen online and physical services to help SMEs obtain timely financial and transformation support, thereby enhancing overall operational resilience. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150413
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FAQ
What is the SME Honorary Accountant System?
It is a system aimed at strengthening the financial health of small and medium-sized enterprises, where the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration appoints professional accountants to provide financial consultation and diagnostic services.
What kind of support do honorary accountants provide?
They address financial issues such as bookkeeping, tax filing, capital planning, financing preparation, equity arrangements, and operational management, as well as emerging issues like carbon inventory and sustainability disclosure.