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Missouri Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Missouri CPAs need 40 hours of continuing education every year. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Missouri accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 40 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every year [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Licensees must complete and maintain documentation of at least 40 hours of qualifying CPE each calendar year they hold a license. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics [1] |
| What CE counts | A program qualifies as acceptable CPE if it meets or exceeds the minimum standards set forth in the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs jointly approved by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the AICPA. [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Ethics — 2 hours [1]
A minimum of 2 hours of the required 40 annual hours of CPE must be in the area of ethics.
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RENEW A LICENSE Covers: Missouri State Board of Accountancy.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | RENEW A LICENSE |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Accountancy2025 MOPRO - How to Register - YouTube Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Missouri accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Missouri CPAs need?
Missouri CPAs need 40 hours of continuing education every year. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Licensees must complete and maintain documentation of at least 40 hours of qualifying CPE each calendar year they hold a license.
Does Missouri require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics (2 hours): A minimum of 2 hours of the required 40 annual hours of CPE must be in the area of ethics.
Do free online CE courses count in Missouri?
A program qualifies as acceptable CPE if it meets or exceeds the minimum standards set forth in the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs jointly approved by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the AICPA. Check that a free course meets this rule before relying on it.
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- Missouri Secretary of State: Code of State Regulations ↗www.sos.mo.gov · PDF · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“other standards acceptable to the board. (B) Beginning January 1, 2020, a licensee shall complete and maintain acceptable documentation of no less than forty (40) hours of qualifying CPE each calendar year a licensee holds a license. A minimum of two (2) hours of the required forty (40) hours of CPE shall be in the area of ethics. (C) Beginning January 1, 2021, licensees in good standing will”
“other standards acceptable to the board. (B) Beginning January 1, 2020, a licensee shall complete and maintain acceptable documentation of no less than forty (40) hours of qualifying CPE each calendar year a licensee holds a license. A minimum of two (2) hours of the required forty (40) hours of CPE shall be in the area of ethics. (C) Beginning January 1, 2021, licensees in good standing will”
“other standards acceptable to the board. (B) Beginning January 1, 2020, a licensee shall complete and maintain acceptable documentation of no less than forty (40) hours of qualifying CPE each calendar year a licensee holds a license. A minimum of two (2) hours of the required forty (40) hours of CPE shall be in the area of ethics. (C) Beginning January 1, 2021, licensees in good standing will”
“other standards acceptable to the board. (B) Beginning January 1, 2020, a licensee shall complete and maintain acceptable documentation of no less than forty (40) hours of qualifying CPE each calendar year a licensee holds a license. A minimum of two (2) hours of the required forty (40) hours of CPE shall be in the area of ethics. (C) Beginning January 1, 2021, licensees in good standing will”
“other standards acceptable to the board. (B) Beginning January 1, 2020, a licensee shall complete and maintain acceptable documentation of no less than forty (40) hours of qualifying CPE each calendar year a licensee holds a license. A minimum of two (2) hours of the required forty (40) hours of CPE shall be in the area of ethics. (C) Beginning January 1, 2021, licensees in good standing will”
“measurement, and reporting of credits set forth in the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs jointly approved by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) or such other standards acceptable to the board. (B) The Statement on Standards for Continuing”
“each calendar year a licensee holds a license. A minimum of two (2) hours of the required forty (40) hours of CPE shall be in the area of ethics. (C) Beginning January 1, 2021, licensees in good standing will be granted a grace period through March 1 after each calendar year to cure a CPE shortage for the”