CPE Catalog

MOCPA Presents: CPA Exam Strategy: Plan Your Path to Success

MOCPA Presents: CPA Exam Strategy - Plan Your Path to Success - a Virtual event Join MOCPA’s student members on Tuesday, May 12 from 3–4 p.m. for a complimentary virtual webinar designed to set you up for CPA Exam success! Hear from Kersten Bush from UWorld as she shares the ultimate CPA Exam strategy-from how to plan your approach and what to expect, to proven tips and insights to help you perform your best on exam day.Build your plan, gain confidence, and take the next step toward earning your CPA. Don't miss it! CPA Exam Strategy: Plan Your Path to Success Eligibility Essentials: What do you need to apply for the CPA exam? Candidate Insights: What are candidates saying about the exam? Core Section Overview: Are the main sections easier, tougher, or about the same? Discipline Selection: Which of the three elective sections is most popular? Study Planning: How many hours should you dedicate to each section? Notice to Schedule Timing: When will you receive your NTS after applying? Section Order: What's the best sequence to take the exam sections? Score Release: When can you expect your results? Completion Timeline: How long do you have to pass all four sections? MOCPA student members who attend are eligible to win an Elite Unlimited UWorld Roger CPA Review course, retail value of $3,599. The raffle winner will be chosen and announced via email.  Hope to see you there!

Virtual Firm Administrator Networking Roundtable

MOCPA is here for you, committed to offering the resources you need to stay informed, connected, and current in a rapidly changing profession. Join us for MOCPA's virtual Firm Administrator Roundtable on Thursday, May 14 from 9-11 a.m. The discussion will be led by our community chair, Ellen Vandiver of Westbrook & CO., P.C. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with and support fellow CPA firm management professionals! Hope to see you there!

MOCPA Young Professionals Committee Meeting

Virtual MOCPA Young Professionals Committee MeetingMay 14, 2026 10 -11a.m.    

Mock CPA Exam - Virtual

For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest obstacles when transitioning into the profession.  Often candidates are not sure if they have studied enough or focused on the relevant areas for each section.  In order to help, Surgent has offered MOCPA student members and CPA exam candidates a means to best prepare and study for the exam. MOCPA is pleased to offer a FREE CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the CPA exam and to receive your test results onsite.  Questions are laid out according to the Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints. Click here for the most current version. Surgent CPA Review has offered to assist and guide CPA candidates through a 4-hour session where they will be immersed in an exam taking environment and walk away with insight on areas of focus for when you take the real thing!             The goal is to simulate the environment and format of taking the CPA Exam, using actual m/c questions and simulations.  Students who register will be able to select the exam portion of their choice and receive feedback.  At the conclusion of the Mock Exam, candidates will receive their Exam ReadySCORE along with a diagnostic report showing areas of strength and weakness which are aligned with the CPA Exam Blueprint. Time:  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Live simulation will begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.Advance registration and selection of the exam section of your choice is required.  The email address that you use to register for this event will be used by Surgent to set up simulation.  This will expedite the start of the simulation and provide you proper access.  For any questions, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.

Volunteer with “Open Space STL at Carondelet Park”

WHEN: Friday, May 15TIME: 12:30-3 p.m. (Check-in will begin at 12:15 p.m.)WHERE: Carondelet Park (3900 Holly Hills Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63116)Click here to register. WHAT TO EXPECT:Volunteers will be accompanied by members of Friends of Carondelet Park Nature Committee who will teach you how to identify invasive plants and how to safely and effectively remove them.WHAT TO WEAR:• Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes. There is poison ivy in the park so keep in mind what is exposed to the elements.• Sturdy shoes or boots• Dress for the weather!WHAT TO BRING: • A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!• Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them• Sunscreen• Bug/tick spray, and some will be providedREGISTRATION NOTES:• This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.• The annual OSC liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this opportunity. In the event of severe weather, this event will be rescheduled or canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email and are encouraged to check Open Space STL Facebook page.AFTER THE EVENT:Upon arriving home, it is recommended that you shower and wash your clothes in the laundry to remove any irritating plant oils that might have been collected during the event.  

2026 Annual Members Convention

Start planning today for the summer of 2026. What better way to start off the summer than attending MOCPA’s Annual Members Convention, June 4-5, at Camden on the Lake resort, Lake Ozark?  Here’s your chance to build connections with your peers and participate in professional development opportunities in a laid-back setting.  We anticipate rooms filling up quickly, so please make your reservations early! To make your hotel reservations, please click here or call the hotel at (573) 365-5320 and refer to the code (MCPA0626) or group name.  If you have any questions or would like to register a spouse/guest at a rate of $195, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org. 

Mock CPA Exam - Virtual

For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest obstacles when transitioning into the profession.  Often candidates are not sure if they have studied enough or focused on the relevant areas for each section.  In order to help, Surgent has offered MOCPA student members and CPA exam candidates a means to best prepare and study for the exam. MOCPA is pleased to offer a FREE CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the CPA exam and to receive your test results onsite.  Questions are laid out according to the Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints. Click here for the most current version. Surgent CPA Review has offered to assist and guide CPA candidates through a 4-hour session where they will be immersed in an exam taking environment and walk away with insight on areas of focus for when you take the real thing!             The goal is to simulate the environment and format of taking the CPA Exam, using actual m/c questions and simulations.  Students who register will be able to select the exam portion of their choice and receive feedback.  At the conclusion of the Mock Exam, candidates will receive their Exam ReadySCORE along with a diagnostic report showing areas of strength and weakness which are aligned with the CPA Exam Blueprint. Time:  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Live simulation will begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.Advance registration and selection of the exam section of your choice is required.  The email address that you use to register for this event will be used by Surgent to set up simulation.  This will expedite the start of the simulation and provide you proper access.  For any questions, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.

St. Louis Chapter Launch Party

Kansas City Chapter Launch Party!

Mock CPA Exam - Virtual

For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest obstacles when transitioning into the profession.  Often candidates are not sure if they have studied enough or focused on the relevant areas for each section.  In order to help, Surgent has offered MOCPA student members and CPA exam candidates a means to best prepare and study for the exam. MOCPA is pleased to offer a FREE CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the CPA exam and to receive your test results onsite.  Questions are laid out according to the Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints. Click here for the most current version. Surgent CPA Review has offered to assist and guide CPA candidates through a 4-hour session where they will be immersed in an exam taking environment and walk away with insight on areas of focus for when you take the real thing!             The goal is to simulate the environment and format of taking the CPA Exam, using actual m/c questions and simulations.  Students who register will be able to select the exam portion of their choice and receive feedback.  At the conclusion of the Mock Exam, candidates will receive their Exam ReadySCORE along with a diagnostic report showing areas of strength and weakness which are aligned with the CPA Exam Blueprint. Time:  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Live simulation will begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.Advance registration and selection of the exam section of your choice is required.  The email address that you use to register for this event will be used by Surgent to set up simulation.  This will expedite the start of the simulation and provide you proper access.  For any questions, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.

Springfield Cardinals Game & Picnic

Join us for a fun evening of networking and Springfield Cardinals Baseball atthe Southwest Chapter Launch Party!This is a great opportunity to meet members of the Southwest Chapter Leadership and learn how you can get involved in shaping the chapter’s goals for the year ahead. We will start the evening out with an all-inclusive  picnic buffet and then see the Cardinals take on the Wichita Wind Surge.Thursday, July 30 6:05 p.m.  All-Inclusive Classic Picnic Buffet (Buffet served when gates open one hour before first pitch and concludes 15 minutes after first pitch.)7:05 p.m.  Game Time (digital tickets) Hammons Field955 E Trafficway StSpringfield, MOIf you have any questions, please contact Dana Seipp at dseipp@mocpa.org or (314) 392-5823.

Prime Time Showdowns at the Game Show Battle Room

Mock CPA Exam - Virtual

For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest obstacles when transitioning into the profession.  Often candidates are not sure if they have studied enough or focused on the relevant areas for each section.  In order to help, Surgent has offered MOCPA student members and CPA exam candidates a means to best prepare and study for the exam. MOCPA is pleased to offer a FREE CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the CPA exam and to receive your test results onsite.  Questions are laid out according to the Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints. Click here for the most current version. Surgent CPA Review has offered to assist and guide CPA candidates through a 4-hour session where they will be immersed in an exam taking environment and walk away with insight on areas of focus for when you take the real thing!             The goal is to simulate the environment and format of taking the CPA Exam, using actual m/c questions and simulations.  Students who register will be able to select the exam portion of their choice and receive feedback.  At the conclusion of the Mock Exam, candidates will receive their Exam ReadySCORE along with a diagnostic report showing areas of strength and weakness which are aligned with the CPA Exam Blueprint. Time:  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Live simulation will begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.Advance registration and selection of the exam section of your choice is required.  The email address that you use to register for this event will be used by Surgent to set up simulation.  This will expedite the start of the simulation and provide you proper access.  For any questions, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.

Volunteer at Kidsmart

KidSmart: Help Make it a Great Year for Local StudentsEach year, 90,000 St. Louis area children cannot afford basic school supplies. KidSmart’s impact is paramount to improving children’s access to quality education.Join your fellow MOCPA members in making a difference by packing and sorting school supplies for these students in need.August 26 | 8-11 a.m. KidSmart Warehouse180 Progress ParkwayMaryland Heights, MO 63043 Dress Code: Please be sure to wear CLOSED-TOE SHOES and weather appropriate clothing (no air conditioning).Parking: Please park on the left side of the building. (Google Maps can give misleading directions. The KidSmart building is brick and located behind the QuickTrip.)Check-In: Please report to the door at the top of the dock steps.  Teachers are asking for new supplies for their classroom wish list. If you feel compelled, please bring new supplies when you volunteer.  

Connect St. Louis: A Networking Night for Professionals

Connect St. Louis: A Networking Night for ProfessionalsFuel up on delicious bites and sip on cool drinks while you expand your business horizons. Join top-tier professionals across finance, legal, and accounting sectors for an evening of real conversations, fresh connections, and future collaborations.Don’t miss this exciting evening of fun and networking. Thursday, September 17 | 5-7 p.m.Cost:

Mock CPA Exam - Virtual

For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest obstacles when transitioning into the profession.  Often candidates are not sure if they have studied enough or focused on the relevant areas for each section.  In order to help, Surgent has offered MOCPA student members and CPA exam candidates a means to best prepare and study for the exam. MOCPA is pleased to offer a FREE CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the CPA exam and to receive your test results onsite.  Questions are laid out according to the Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints. Click here for the most current version. Surgent CPA Review has offered to assist and guide CPA candidates through a 4-hour session where they will be immersed in an exam taking environment and walk away with insight on areas of focus for when you take the real thing!             The goal is to simulate the environment and format of taking the CPA Exam, using actual m/c questions and simulations.  Students who register will be able to select the exam portion of their choice and receive feedback.  At the conclusion of the Mock Exam, candidates will receive their Exam ReadySCORE along with a diagnostic report showing areas of strength and weakness which are aligned with the CPA Exam Blueprint. Time:  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Live simulation will begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.Advance registration and selection of the exam section of your choice is required.  The email address that you use to register for this event will be used by Surgent to set up simulation.  This will expedite the start of the simulation and provide you proper access.  For any questions, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.

Volunteer at Happy Bottoms!

Volunteer at HappyBottomsGive back with your fellow MOCPA Kansas City Chapter members!Join your peers in making an impact in the community by volunteering at HappyBottoms, which provides diapers to more than 5,000 children monthly. During your two-hour shift, duties might include: opening diaper boxes, counting diapers, wrapping packages, attaching labels, fulfilling orders, loading diapers onto vehicles, recycling and light cleaning.You’ll feel rewarded in knowing that the diapers you wrap and orders you fulfill will be distributed to local children within the month. Tuesday, October 21  2-4 p.m.HappyBottoms Warehouse303 W. 79th St. Kansas City, MO 64114If you have any questions, please contact Dana Seipp at www.mocpa.org or (800) 264-7966, ext. 123.

Volunteer at Convoy of Hope: Changing Lives Through Kindness!

Volunteer at Convoy of HopeMOCPA Southwest Chapter Members Are Changing Lives through Kindness!Join your fellow CPAs in giving back and supporting a meaningful cause at Convoy of Hope, whose mission is to provide relief to those who are impoverished. During this impactful experience, volunteers:• Count items to ensure inventory accuracy. This could involve anything from food to hygiene products, depending on the needs of the   project.• Sort products into categories or by type. This helps streamline the process of packing and distributing the items, ensuring that each package contains the correct mix of goods.• Pack items securely into boxes, which are then prepared for distribution.Overall, your role will be crucial in helping ensure that the products are prepared and distributed effectively. It’s a great way to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. October 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Arrive by 6:15 p.m.)Convoy of Hope’s World Distribution Center One Convoy Drive Springfield, MO 65802  for the Hope Crew Missouri Society of CPAs Registation Link. Please complete the 2025 Hands of Hope Volunteer Registration & Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnity Agreement and bring it with you to the event.If you have any questions, please contact Dana Seipp at dseipp@mocpa.org or (800) 264-7966, ext. 123.

Mock CPA Exam - Virtual

For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest obstacles when transitioning into the profession.  Often candidates are not sure if they have studied enough or focused on the relevant areas for each section.  In order to help, Surgent has offered MOCPA student members and CPA exam candidates a means to best prepare and study for the exam. MOCPA is pleased to offer a FREE CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the CPA exam and to receive your test results onsite.  Questions are laid out according to the Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints. Click here for the most current version. Surgent CPA Review has offered to assist and guide CPA candidates through a 4-hour session where they will be immersed in an exam taking environment and walk away with insight on areas of focus for when you take the real thing!             The goal is to simulate the environment and format of taking the CPA Exam, using actual m/c questions and simulations.  Students who register will be able to select the exam portion of their choice and receive feedback.  At the conclusion of the Mock Exam, candidates will receive their Exam ReadySCORE along with a diagnostic report showing areas of strength and weakness which are aligned with the CPA Exam Blueprint. Time:  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Live simulation will begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.Advance registration and selection of the exam section of your choice is required.  The email address that you use to register for this event will be used by Surgent to set up simulation.  This will expedite the start of the simulation and provide you proper access.  For any questions, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.

Prime Time Showdowns at the Game Show Battle Room