MOCPA Requirements 2026Updated June 11, 2026
Missouri CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Missouri
150
Credit Hours
1
Year Experience
$90
License Fee
80
CPE Hours/2 Years
Key Facts
- ✓120-credit pathway pending (SB 1233, delivered to the governor May 28, 2026)
- ✓Higher accounting credit requirement (33)
- ✓1 year of supervised experience required (2 years under the proposed 120-credit pathway)
- ✓80 hours of CPE required every 2 years
Education & Experience Requirements
Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.
Education Requirements
Degree RequiredBachelor's degree
Total Credit Hours150
Accounting Credits33(for licensure)
Business Credits27(for licensure)
Additional Requirements:
- •Must include auditing, tax, and cost accounting
Missouri offers alternative pathways. See Licensure Pathways below.
Experience Requirements
Total Experience12 months (1 year)
SupervisionLicensed CPA
Acceptable Experience Types:
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
Education to Sit120 credits with 24 accounting + 24 business credits
Credits to Sit120
Accounting Credits to Sit24
Business Credits to Sit24
Minimum AgeNone
Residency RequiredNo
SSN RequiredYes
Licensing & CPE
Initial License Fee$90
Renewal Fee$80
Renewal Period2 years
CPE Hours Required80 per 2 years
Ethics CPE RequiredYes
Exam vs. Licensure: Missouri requires different credit thresholds to sit for the CPA exam versus obtaining your license. You can begin testing with 24 accounting credits, but must complete 33 for full licensure. Business credits: 24 to sit, 27 for licensure. Total credits: 120 to sit, 150 for licensure.
Licensure Pathways
Active
Traditional 150-Credit Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
- •150 semester hours with 33 accounting + 27 business credits
- •1 year of supervised experience
PendingSB 1233
120-Credit + Experience Pathway
120
Credits
2
Years Exp.
- •Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration (120 credits)
- •2 years of supervised experience
- •Passage of the CPA exam
- •SB 1233 passed both chambers and was delivered to Governor Mike Kehoe on May 28, 2026
- •Awaiting gubernatorial signature; effective date TBD
PendingSB 1233
Bachelor's + 30 Credits Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
- •Bachelor's degree plus 30 additional credit hours, or a post-baccalaureate degree
- •1 year of supervised experience
- •Passage of the CPA exam
- •Part of SB 1233 (awaiting governor signature as of June 2026)
Missouri State Board of Accountancy
Missouri State Board of Accountancy
Application Tips
- 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
- 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
- 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
- 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Disclaimer: Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Missouri State Board of Accountancy before beginning your application. Last updated: 2026-06-11.
Missouri CPE & License Renewal
80
CPE Hours Per Period
2 Years
Renewal Cycle
~40
Hours Per Year
Required
Ethics CPE
Initial License Fee
$90
Renewal Fee
$80 every 2 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Missouri requires 33 semester hours of accounting including auditing, taxation, and cost accounting, which is higher than many states.
Education Programs for Missouri
4 programs meet CPA education requirements in Missouri. Browse by category to find the right fit.
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