Become a Certified Public Bookkeeper
Become one of America's most qualified bookkeepers.
Become a licensed Certified Public Bookkeeper and place CPB behind your name.
The CPB license enables bookkeepers to distinguish themselves from their competition, build credibility, validate knowledge, demonstrate skill, verify experience, and confirm professional ethics.
Requirements
You obtain the CPB license by completing the following education, examination, training, and experience requirements.
Complete the following higher-education courses or course equivalents with a minimum of 75%:
To substitute a course with an equivalent course, please email your request and attach a copy of your transcript to info@nacpb.org.
Complete the three-part CPB License Exam with a minimum of 75% on each part:
- Part 1 - Bookkeeping Certification Exam
- Part 2 - QuickBooks Online Certification Exam
- Part 3 - Payroll Certification Exam
Complete the following training with a minimum of 75%:
Complete one year of bookkeeping experience under the direction of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB), or approved experienced bookkeeper.
Requirement Alternative
Bookkeepers may also obtain the CPB license by completing the CPB Program.
Accreditation
The Certified Public Bookkeeper license is accredited by Consortia Accounting School.
Consortia is a registered Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.
Continuing Professional Education
Obtain 24 hours of CPE each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.
Annual Renewal
- Complete Annual Application for License Renewal
- Complete Annual CPE Reporting Certification Form (included in the Application for License Renewal)
Forms
- Application for Licensure
- Professional Code of Conduct
- Annual application for license renewal
- Annual CPE reporting certification
Other
- Agree and abide by the Professional Code of Conduct
- Complete application for licensure
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Click the drop down menu and select Initial Application, Renewal Application, or Late Renewal Application.
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