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Missouri CPA License Renewal Deadline 2027

Missouri CPA license renewal

CPA Individual License
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
September 30, 2027Biennial, statewide-synchronized fixed calendar (not birth-month, not license-number cohort). Per Missouri Board rule 20 CSR 2010-2.070(1), licenses are issued for a two-year period beginning October 1 and expiring September 30, renewed biennially. The Board's 2026 Winter newsletter confirms the current cycle: timely renewal window for individual licenses closed September 30, 2025 (late-renewal window ran through December 31, 2025), placing the current cycle at Oct 1, 2025-Sept 30, 2027. CPE is checked on an ANNUAL calendar-year basis (40 hours/year incl. 2 ethics hours) even though the license renews only every two years; Rule 20 CSR 2010-4.010(1)(C) gives a Jan 1-Mar 1 grace period each year to cure the prior year's CPE shortfall.
20 CSR 2010-2.070(1)
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CPA Firm Permit
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
October 31, 2026Annual, statewide-synchronized fixed calendar -- a DIFFERENT cycle than individual licenses. Per Missouri Board rule 20 CSR 2010-2.072(2), firm permits are issued for a one-year period beginning November 1 and expiring October 31, renewed annually. The Board's 2026 Winter newsletter confirms: timely renewal window for firms closed October 31, 2025 (late-renewal window ran through December 31, 2025), placing the current firm-permit cycle at Nov 1, 2025-Oct 31, 2026.
20 CSR 2010-2.072(2)
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Last verified: 2026-09-21 · checked against the state's codified statute or administrative rule, not just a board webpage — if we can't verify a date against primary law, we say so instead of guessing (see how we verify every deadline). Always confirm with the official state board before relying on this date. License requirements and deadlines can change.

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Renewal fee: $80. Flat $80.00 biennial renewal fee for individual CPAs (firm permit renewal is separately $90.00/year), per the Board's own official fee schedule and 20 CSR 2010-2.160(1)(D),(I). read the rule →

CPE required: 40 hours every 1 year (2 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Missouri license? →

Read the full Missouri CPA renewal guide →

Does Missouri's CPA FIRM (not just the individual license) need to register separately? →

Frequently asked questions

How does Missouri's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Biennial, statewide-synchronized fixed calendar (not birth-month, not license-number cohort). Per Missouri Board rule 20 CSR 2010-2.070(1), licenses are issued for a two-year period beginning October 1 and expiring September 30, renewed biennially. The Board's 2026 Winter newsletter confirms the current cycle: timely renewal window for individual licenses closed September 30, 2025 (late-renewal window ran through December 31, 2025), placing the current cycle at Oct 1, 2025-Sept 30, 2027. CPE is checked on an ANNUAL calendar-year basis (40 hours/year incl. 2 ethics hours) even though the license renews only every two years; Rule 20 CSR 2010-4.010(1)(C) gives a Jan 1-Mar 1 grace period each year to cure the prior year's CPE shortfall.

How much does it cost to renew a CPA license in Missouri?

$80. Flat $80.00 biennial renewal fee for individual CPAs (firm permit renewal is separately $90.00/year), per the Board's own official fee schedule and 20 CSR 2010-2.160(1)(D),(I).

Does Missouri require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- Missouri requires 40 hours of CPE every 1 year. That includes 2 ethics hours. See the full Missouri CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Missouri CPA license?

$200. Flat $200 'CPA Reinstatement of License Fee' (20 CSR 2010-2.160(1)(G)). A separate $50/month delinquent fee applies for failure to timely renew, and all required fees/penalties for any period practicing without a current license must also be paid -- total cost can exceed $200.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Missouri?

Yes -- Missouri has its own firm-level registration or permit requirement, separate from an individual CPA's license renewal. See the full Missouri firm renewal page for the exact cycle and citation.

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