Become a Certified Public Bookkeeper or CPB

The Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license enables bookkeepers to distinguish themselves from their competition, builds credibility, validates knowledge, demonstrates skill, verifies experience, and confirms professional ethics.

Requirements

Bookkeepers obtain the license by completing the required CPB courses, certifications, training, experience, and agreeing to abide by the CPB Professional Code of Conduct.

CPB candidates must complete NACPB's Certified Public Bookkeeper Program.

Each course may be substituted by an approved equivalent accredited course. Upon approval, the course is waived but you must pass the exam.

Accreditation

The Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license is accredited by National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB).

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)

Experience

• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
• Bookkeeping applications
• Payroll applications

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
•  Obtain 24 CPE credits

Order

Click the drop down menu and select Initial Application, Renewal Application, or Late Renewal Application.