Certified Public Bookkeeper License
Communicate Bookkeeping Knowledge, Skill, Experience, and Ethics
Become a Certified Public Bookkeeper or CPB
The Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license enables bookkeepers to distinguish themselves from their competition, build credibility, validate knowledge, demonstrate skill, verify experience, and confirm professional ethics.
Requirements
Bookkeepers obtain the license by completing the structured (dependent learning) Consortia Accounting School CPB Program or unstructured (independent learning) CPB requirements below.
NACPB Members save 20% off the Consortia Accounting School CPB Program or 20% off the NACPB independent learning courses, certifications, training, and experience.
Courses
Certifications
Training
Experience (Six months)
Experience must be obtained under the direction of a licensed Certified Public Bookkeeper, Certified Public Accountant, or verified experienced bookkeeper.
Accreditation
The Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) 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)
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
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Certified Public Bookkeeper License
Become a Certified Public Bookkeeper or CPB
The Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license enables bookkeepers to distinguish themselves from their competition, build credibility, validate knowledge, demonstrate skill, verify experience, and confirm professional ethics.
Requirements
Bookkeepers obtain the license by completing the structured (dependent learning) Consortia Accounting School CPB Program or unstructured (independent learning) CPB requirements below.
NACPB Members save 20% off the Consortia Accounting School CPB Program or 20% off the NACPB independent learning courses, certifications, training, and experience.
Courses
Certifications
Training
Experience (Six months)
Experience must be obtained under the direction of a licensed Certified Public Bookkeeper, Certified Public Accountant, or verified experienced bookkeeper.
Accreditation
The Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) 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)
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.
This pre-order item will be shipped after June 1st, 2025. You will be notified when your order has been fulfilled.
If you are not satisfied with the item within 14 days of arrival, contact us for a refund. See refund policy
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