Students

MOCPA continually strives to serve as a resource to accounting students as they prepare for their roles as CPAs. Take advantage of the information and resources below as you advance on your career path.

Student Resources

• MOCPA Student Membership 
  Get involved in the profession and benefit from exclusive career development resources through your complimentary membership!
• Scholarships 
  Earn money for college each year through the MOCPA scholarship program, available to high school, college and minority students.
• Publications
  Stay current on profession and society news with MOCPA's ASSET magazine and niche newsletters.

CPA Candidate Information

• Steps to Becoming a CPA  
  Navigate the process for taking the exam and earning your CPA license.
• CPANext
  Let MOCPA help you navigate the CPA exam process and achieve your CPA licensure. You will be guided, coached, and motivated to pass the CPA exam through this complimentary program!
• CPA Exam Review Discounts 
  Save on CPA exam preparation materials with partner discounts available to MOCPA student members.

Career Resources

• General Career Information
  Find out what a CPA is and why you should pursue this rewarding career path.
• MOCPA Career Center 
  View job openings and post your résumé--at no charge--as you prepare for life after school.
• Robert Half Salary Guide 
  Access current salary data for accounting and finance positions, learn about the latest hiring trends, and take a look at the skills and specialties in demand.
• Career Tips
  Review advice on job hunting, résumés, interviewing, negotiations, networking and more!

Opportunities for Involvement

• Chapters 
  Get to know MOCPA members in your area through involvement in one of the society’s six regional chapters.
• Committees 
  Meet CPAs in the practice area you are interested in, and start making your mark on the profession.
• Annual Members Convention 
  Enjoy networking and development opportunities with CPAs from across the state.
• Government Advocacy 
  Learn about the legislative process and join in the society's efforts to protect the CPA profession.
• Learning Opportunities 
  Choose from hundreds of live and online educational courses to develop as an incoming professional.

Profession Resources

• This Way to CPA 
  Explore this interactive AICPA website, which serves as a resource for college students and CPA candidates preparing to take the exam.
• 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy  
  Find complimentary financial literacy information based on your life stage.
• Missouri State Board of Accountancy (MOSBA)  
  Learn about the occupational licensing board that grants and governs CPA licenses in the state of Missouri.
• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) 
  Get information about the organization that administers the CPA exam and regulates the accounting profession on a national level.
• Beta Alpha Psi
  Find out about the national honor organization aimed at encouraging and giving recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field.

Sign up for your complimentary membership today!

For more information about MOCPA student resources or membership, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (800) 264-7966 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.