Missouri
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Missouri (2026)
80 CPE per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Missouri State Board of Accountancy.
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Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial license period runs Oct 1 - Sept 30 in odd years, but CPE is tracked on a calendar-year basis
CPE
80
80 CPE per renewal — Missouri requires 40 CPE hours per calendar year including 2 ethics hours annually — over the 2-year license period ~80 hours / 4 ethics hours, but compliance is verified year-by-year
- Ethics (annual)
Administering boardMissouri State Board of Accountancy
Checked from mocpa.org · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Missouri State Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Missouri?
- Biennial license period runs Oct 1 - Sept 30 in odd years, but CPE is tracked on a calendar-year basis
- How many CPE do I need in Missouri?
- 80 CPE per renewal. Missouri requires 40 CPE hours per calendar year including 2 ethics hours annually — over the 2-year license period ~80 hours / 4 ethics hours, but compliance is verified year-by-year
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Missouri?
- Through Missouri State Board of Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.