Certified Accounting Paraprofessional

Why NACPB's CAP License?

• NACPB's Certified Accounting Paraprofessional (CAP) license is America's leading accounting license.
• NACPB is backed by Consortia Small Business Accountants. Consortia provides bookkeeping, payroll, accounting, and tax services to clients throughout the United States.
• Consortia requires the Certified Accounting Paraprofessional license for their accounting professional employees.

Become a Certified Accounting Paraprofessional

The Certified Accounting Paraprofessional (CAP) 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 CAP courses, certifications, and experience, and agreeing to abide by the Professional Code of Conduct.

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 Accounting Paraprofessional (CAP) license is accredited by National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB).

Certified Accounting Paraprofessional (CAP)

1. Complete the Accounting Fundamentals, QuickBooks Online Fundamentals, and Payroll Fundamentals courses or equivalent.
2. Pass the Bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, and Payroll certification exams.
3. Verify one-year of bookkeeping experience or complete the one-year Bookkeeping Business Program.
4. Agree to abide by the Professional Code of Conduct
5. Complete the Certified Accounting Paraprofessional Application for Licensure

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.