CPA Candidate Resources

Congratulations on choosing the CPA profession for your career!
The Missouri Society of CPAs offers numerous benefits and resources to you as a CPA candidate. Following is information compiled to help you navigate the CPA exam, the CPA licensure process, and those first important steps in your career.
CPA Candidate members receive:
- AICPA’s Ethics Course for Licensure (a $225 value);
- Remain a CPA Candidate member for 3 years or until licensed;
- Membership in Candidate Online Connect Community to discuss exam and licensure preparation with their peers;
- Mentorship opportunities;
- Subscription to MOCPA’s Young Professionals e-newsletter, The ASSET magazine and other targeted profession news and information;
- Community building, peer engagement, and community service through chapter events and taskforces, committee meetings, and social media;
- Access to MOCPA’s Career Center, which includes tips for résumé writing and interviewing; and
- Much more!
CPA License Information
- Becoming a CPA: The process
- CPA exam frequently asked questions
- CPA exam fees
- Ethics exam information
- Experience requirement information
- Visit the Missouri State Board of Accountancy's website and download the Missouri CPA Licensure Application (Initial Individual Application). Find out more about applying for the CPA license in Missouri.
Helpful Resources
- Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints - details the exam process, requirements, structure, available prep resources and more, including information on the changes coming to the CPA exam in 2024
- CPA Exam Booklet - highlights the benefits of licensure, as well as the requirements and process to attain the CPA
Important Candidate Websites
- AICPA Candidate Information
- Missouri State Board of Accountancy
- National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
This information was compiled as a resource for CPA candidates, but please check with the Missouri State Board of Accountancy to obtain the latest candidate information or to confirm specific requirements.