Mississippi
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Mississippi (2026)
120 CPE per renewal, on a 36-month renewal cycle with Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy.
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Renewal cycle
36months
License renews annually (CPE reporting due Aug 1, reporting period ends June 30), but total CPE hours are measured over a rolling triennial period
CPE
120
120 CPE per renewal — 120 CPE hours per triennial period, min 40 hours each annual reporting period (max 20 hrs/year carryover); includes 4 hours ethics/professional conduct/public accountancy law per triennial period, at least 1 of which covers Mississippi law
- Ethics, professional conduct & MS accountancy law (4 hrs/3-yr, 1 hr MS-specific)
Administering boardMississippi State Board of Public Accountancy
Verified against msbpa.ms.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Mississippi?
- License renews annually (CPE reporting due Aug 1, reporting period ends June 30), but total CPE hours are measured over a rolling triennial period
- How many CPE do I need in Mississippi?
- 120 CPE per renewal. 120 CPE hours per triennial period, min 40 hours each annual reporting period (max 20 hrs/year carryover); includes 4 hours ethics/professional conduct/public accountancy law per triennial period, at least 1 of which covers Mississippi law
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Mississippi?
- Through Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.