Missouri CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Missouri
Curious how to become a CPA in Missouri? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Missouri. Navigate through the tabs below for a comprehensive overview of your state’s specific CPA requirements, including: education and residency requirements, licensure details, who to contact, and how much the exam costs.
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Exam Program
Getting your Missouri CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units)
Minimum Degree: None
Additional Requirements: Students can now sit for the CPA Exam after completing 120 semester hours of general college education to include 24 semester hours in accounting and 24 semester hours in general business.
Residency Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required
Minimum Age: 21
Additional Requirements: Candidate must be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state
State License Requirements
Social Security Requirement: Yes
Educational Requirement: 150 Semester hours including Bachelor’s Degree
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 1 year accounting experience in industry, government, academia or public practice. To sign reports or supervise attest services, the CPA will need 1 additional year of experience in attest work
Ethics Exam: Complete written exam in professional ethics acceptable to the Missouri Board
State Board Contacts
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
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $150 |
| AUD | $224.99 |
| BEC | $224.99 |
| FAR | $224.99 |
| REG | $224.99 |
| Total | $1049.96 |
*$225 re-examination application fee