Missouri CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Missouri, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a triennial basis.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Missouri CPA CPE Requirements

In Missouri, CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. Furthermore, CPAs must report their credits at the time of license renewal, which also occurs every 3 years by June 30.

Specific Requirements

• As of January 1, 2020, CPAs now need to accumulate at least 40 hours per year
• At least 2 hours in ethics per year (6  hours per reporting period)
• All CPE hours can come from self-study courses
• Self-study courses must be from a board-approved sponsor (including those on the NASBA National Registry of CPE Sponsors)
• The board places a restriction on the number of hours that can be accumulated from publishing books and articles

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in MO
• CPE rules from the Missouri State Board

You can also contact the Missouri State Board of Accountancy for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: PO Box 613, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0613
• Email: mosba@pr.mo.gov
• Phone: (573) 751-0012
• Fax: (573) 751-0890

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