CPE Catalog

Educator and Firm Leadership Forum

MOCPA works closely with Missouri’s accounting educators and firm and company leaders to better understand the challenges of each group as schools prepare students for the changing workforce and organizations elevate their recruiting efforts in a competitive market.Come collaborate with your peers to ensure the profession’s pipeline remains strong in Missouri for years to come. Discussion topics will include: • The current environment and proposed changes other jurisdictions are making to their licensure models.• MOCPA’s exploration of alternative licensure models to determine what is best for Missouri CPAs and firms.• Updates from National Pipeline Advisory Group, NASBA, and more!

MOCPA PULSE

LIVE From Columbia, MO!!! Stay up to date on the profession by tuning in to MOCPA Pulse—a NEW complimentary member program!These unique 50-minute sessions tap into MOCPA member thought leaders, technical advisers, and other experts from across the state to bring you some of the latest profession issues. MOCPA Pulse showcases success stories and best practices from Missouri businesses and professionals with a focus on fostering community support.You’ll hear a variety of perspectives from your own backyard, and can participate in live Q&A sessions, polls, and interactive chats. Coming to you in real time, MOCPA Pulse keeps you informed on:• National profession news impacts in Missouri; • Local regulatory and legislative updates;• Lessons learned from national to state opportunities and challenges;• Networking and career support initiatives;• Profession image, pipeline, and engagement programs;• And more!Experience discussions and interviews, and participate in live Q&A sessions and polls. In a few words, you’ll feel like you’re right at home with MOCPA profession leaders and personalities. Register or tune in to the full six part series, beginning September 2024.  

Economic Update Series

LIVE WEBCAST TIME:  10:00 AM CST - 11:00 AM CST As the status of the economy weighs heavy on most everyone's minds, MOCPA is hosting a complimentary online Economic Update Series for members, featuring Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. author of the Flagship Report and president of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He will provide a big picture understanding of the current environment and identify important elements to watch for that might impact your business or clients in the short- and near-term.

Thriving Through Challenges: Building Resilience in Stressful Times

In the fast-paced and demanding world of accounting, resilience is not just a desirable trait – it's a crucial skill for navigating challenges, overcoming setbacks, and thriving in the face of stress. This empowering presentation offers attendees a comprehensive guide to building resilience and mastering the art of bouncing back stronger than ever.

MOCPA PULSE

LIVE From Jefferson City!!! Stay up to date on the profession by tuning in to MOCPA Pulse—a NEW complimentary member program!These unique 50-minute sessions tap into MOCPA member thought leaders, technical advisers, and other experts from across the state to bring you some of the latest profession issues. MOCPA Pulse showcases success stories and best practices from Missouri businesses and professionals with a focus on fostering community support.You’ll hear a variety of perspectives from your own backyard, and can participate in live Q&A sessions, polls, and interactive chats. Coming to you in real time, MOCPA Pulse keeps you informed on:• National profession news impacts in Missouri; • Local regulatory and legislative updates;• Lessons learned from national to state opportunities and challenges;• Networking and career support initiatives;• Profession image, pipeline, and engagement programs;• And more!Experience discussions and interviews, and participate in live Q&A sessions and polls. In a few words, you’ll feel like you’re right at home with MOCPA profession leaders and personalities. Register or tune in to the full six part series, beginning September 2024.  

Economic Update Series

As the status of the economy weighs heavy on most everyone's minds, MOCPA is hosting a complimentary online Economic Update Series for members, featuring Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. author of the Flagship Report and president of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He will provide a big picture understanding of the current environment and identify important elements to watch for that might impact your business or clients in the short- and near-term.

Virtual Firm Administrator Networking Roundtable 051525

Governmental Accounting Conference - Ethics

This course will provide you with 2 hours of ethics.

School Audit Conference - A Virtual Event

School districts have highly specialized needs, and whether you serve from the inside of a district or as an external auditor, it is essential that your knowledge be on the cutting-edge.  This conference offers strategies to improve audit quality by offering practical tools and resources from state and local experts who know what’s going on in Missouri school districts.  

2025 Annual Members Convention

Start planning today for the summer of 2025. What better way to start off the summer than attending MOCPA’s Annual Members Convention, June 5-6, 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 call the hotel at (573) 365-5320 and refer to the code (MCPA0624) 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. 

MOCPA PULSE

LIVE from Lake of the Ozarks! Stay up to date on the profession by tuning in to MOCPA Pulse—a NEW complimentary member program!These unique 50-minute sessions tap into MOCPA member thought leaders, technical advisers, and other experts from across the state to bring you some of the latest profession issues. MOCPA Pulse showcases success stories and best practices from Missouri businesses and professionals with a focus on fostering community support.You’ll hear a variety of perspectives from your own backyard, and can participate in live Q&A sessions, polls, and interactive chats. Coming to you in real time, MOCPA Pulse keeps you informed on:• National profession news impacts in Missouri; • Local regulatory and legislative updates;• Lessons learned from national to state opportunities and challenges;• Networking and career support initiatives;• Profession image, pipeline, and engagement programs;• And more!Experience discussions and interviews, and participate in live Q&A sessions and polls. In a few words, you’ll feel like you’re right at home with MOCPA profession leaders and personalities. Register or tune in to the full six part series, beginning September 2024.  

Corporate Accounting & Finance Conference - A Virtual Event

This program provides you with the technical and strategic topics you need to excel as a finance executive. Attendees will learn about the top trends and topics impacting CPAs and business professionals that will help you grow every facet of your business!

MOCPA PULSE

LIVE from MOCPA HQ! Stay up to date on the profession by tuning in to MOCPA Pulse—a NEW complimentary member program!These unique 50-minute sessions tap into MOCPA member thought leaders, technical advisers, and other experts from across the state to bring you some of the latest profession issues. MOCPA Pulse showcases success stories and best practices from Missouri businesses and professionals with a focus on fostering community support.You’ll hear a variety of perspectives from your own backyard, and can participate in live Q&A sessions, polls, and interactive chats. Coming to you in real time, MOCPA Pulse keeps you informed on:• National profession news impacts in Missouri; • Local regulatory and legislative updates;• Lessons learned from national to state opportunities and challenges;• Networking and career support initiatives;• Profession image, pipeline, and engagement programs;• And more!Experience discussions and interviews, and participate in live Q&A sessions and polls. In a few words, you’ll feel like you’re right at home with MOCPA profession leaders and personalities. Register or tune in to the full six part series, beginning September 2024.