2. A certified management accountant must meet the conditions set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of section 1 within 5 years from the date of obtaining authorization to start a training period in public accountancy, the date of first applying to take the public accountancy examination, or the date of obtaining recognition from the committee set up by the board of directors under paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of section 1, whichever is earliest.