How to Become a Certified Accounting Paraprofessional (CAP)

Assure Clients of Your Accounting Paraprofessional Knowledge, Skill, Experience, and Ethics

Certified Accounting Paraprofessional (CAP) Steps
1. Education
Fee
Complete NACPB Accounting Fundamentals (Bookkeeping) Course or equivalent
Complete NACPB Payroll Fundamentals Course or equivalent
Complete NACPB QuickBooks Online Fundamentals Course or equivalent
Complete NACPB Accounting Principles Course or equivalent
Complete NACPB Individual Tax Fundamentals Course or equivalent
2. Exam (Take an exam upon completion of each course)
Pass NACPB Bookkeeping Certification Exam
Pass NACPB Payroll Certification Exam
Pass NACPB QuickBooks Online Certification Exam
Pass NACPB Accounting Certification Exam
Pass NACPB Tax Certification Exam
Certified Accounting Paraprofessional License Course and Exam Bundle
$1,595
3. Experience (Work Experience Verification included in the Application for Licensure)
Verify one-year of accounting paraprofessional experience
4. Code of Ethics (Code of Professional Conduct Agreement included in the Application for Licensure)
Agree to abide by the CAP Professional Code of Conduct
5. Application
Fee
Complete NACPB Certified Accounting Paraprofessional Application for Licensure
$100
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Obtain 24 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.
Annual Renewal
Fee
Complete Annual Application for License Renewal
$25
Complete Annual CPE Reporting Certification Form (Included in the Application for License Renewal)