Missouri State Board of Accountancy

Missouri State Board of Accountancy
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License Renewal Date
9/30 biennially

CPE Reporting Period
1/1 to 12/31 over a three year rolling period

General Requirement
120 hours, with a minimum of 20 per year

Ethics Requirement
6 hours

Other Subject Area Requirements
None

Credit Limitations
None

Credit Calculation

  • Instruction: Credit is equal to presentation plus preparation. Preparation is limited to two times presentation. Repeat instruction of the same course is only accepted if the material is substantially changed.
  • Partial Credit:
    • Group programs and blended learning programs must be a minimum of one hour, but credit may be earned in one-fifth or one-half hour increments after the first full hour is earned.
    • Self study programs must be a minimum of one-half credit initially, but credit may be earned in one-fifth or one-half hour increments after the first full hour is earned.
    • Nano learning is earned at one-fifth credit hour.
  • University/College: One semester hour equals 15 CPE hours; One quarter hour equals 10 CPE hours; Non-credit courses – each classroom hour will equal one qualifying hour.

Other State Policies

  • Exemption: A non-resident licensee seeking renewal of a license in this state shall be determined to have met the CPE requirement of this rule by meeting the CPE requirements for renewal of a license in the state in which the licensee’s principal office is located. If a non-resident licensee’s principal office state has no CPE requirements for renewal of a license, the non-resident licensee must comply with all CPE requirements for renewal of a license in this state.
  • Missouri accepts CPE credits for programs offered by National Registry sponsors.

Contact Info
PO Box 613
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-0012
Fax: 573-751-0890
Email: mosba@pr.mo.gov
Website: https://pr.mo.gov/accountancy.asp