Missouri has a relatively strict educational requirement: 33 credit hours for accounting and an additional 27 hours in general business. Candidates are required to fulfill 150 credit hours in order to sit for the CPA exam.
Please also note that only local residents are granted CPA license in this state.
Missouri CPA Exam Requirements
1. Education Requirements To Sit For The Exam:
- Bachelor degree or above with accounting concentration
- 150 semester units from an accredited university or educational institution
- Accounting courses: 33 semester units, including:
- at least 18 units in upper division accounting (junior/senior level)
- 1 course in auditing
- General business courses: 27 semester units
2. Additional Requirements To Get CPA License:
Work Experience:
- 1 year of public or non-public accounting experience verified by an active CPA licensee
- The application does not specify that the experience has to be supervised by this CPA, but please double check with the State Board on the details.
Ethics Qualification:
- Passing of the CPA Ethics Exam administered by the AICPA
3. Residency & Age Requirements:
- US citizenship not required
- Candidate must be a resident, employee, or keep an office in the state
- Minimum age: 21
4. Fees:
- First-timers: $784.51 (4 CPA exam fees) + $150 (initial application fee, depending on the number of sections) = $934.51
- Repeaters: exam fees + $75-135 repeat application fees
5. Other Useful Information:
6. Contact:
Missouri State Board of Accountancy
PO Box 613
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0613
- Email: cpaes-mo@nasba.org, mosba@pr.mo.gov
- Phone: 573-751-0012
- Fax: 573-751-0890
Can’t Get Qualified In Missouri?
Don’t give up, as you may well be qualified to register through other states and sit for the same CPA exam. With the recent Substantial Equivalency (CPA reciprocity) rule CPAs from most states can practice across the country.
- Feel free to check out the non-Missouri CPA Exam Requirements here.
Your Next Step
Now that you have begun the process of applying for the CPA exam, it’s time to compare the CPA Exam review courses. The earlier you start, the better you can get prepared and pass the exam. You can also drop me a note on Facebook here if you have specific questions regarding CPA exam requirements. Good luck!
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