Missouri State Board of Accountancy

3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 613
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0613

Phone: (573)-751-0012
Fax: (573)-751-0890

Email: mosba@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/accountancy.asp

Director: Patricia Faenger

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 326.259

Department: Commerce and Insurance

Mission: The mission of the Missouri State Board of Accountancy is to protect the interests of all the citizens of the state of Missouri, as provided in Chapter 326, RSMo, by examining, certifying, licensing and regulating certified public accountants, and firms of certified public accountants in the state of Missouri. The Board promulgates rules necessary to administer the provisions of Chapter 326, RSMo to ensure the competence and ethical standards of practitioners; regulates and enforces the practice of public accounting; investigates and violations of Chapter 326 RSMo and related rules; and determines appropriate discipline for those who are found to have violated the statutes or regulations.

Function: The Missouri State Board of Accountancy prescribes rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of statute.

SubCommittees: Complaints Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Peer Review Oversight Board

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 4 meetings; 2 to 3 conference calls

Location of meetings: Jefferson City

Duration of meetings: 6 to 8 hours; committee meetings, 2 to 4 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 8 hours

Total time commitment: 60+ hours annually

Details on Members

Total members: 7

Appointed members: 7

Term length: 5 years

Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $70 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: 6 members must be certified public accountants and 1 must be a public member.

Political Requirements: No

Geographic Requirements: No

Senate Consent Required: Yes