Mississippi CPAs must complete 40 hours of CPE credits annually.
A new CPA licensee is exempt from earning CPE hours during the compliance period in which they obtain a license and is also exempt from the Ethics CPE requirement for the remainder of that triennial period.
Mississippi CPAs must complete 4 CPE credit hours every 3 years, including 1 hour on Mississippi Accountancy Law. Click here to view ethics course on myCPE.
Yes, a maximum of 20 CPE credits can be earned in the subject area of personal development.
You can find detailed fields of study on the Mississippi Board's website. Click here
100% of the total CPE that you earn in one continuing education year can be in self-study.
Eligible learning activities include live programs, self-study programs, nano-learning, university/college courses (maximum 15 CPE), and published articles or books. Click here for more details
CPE credits must be completed by June 30 of each year.
The reporting period is from July 1 to June 30 annually.
CPAs must renew their licenses on or before January 1. If not renewed by this date, a late renewal fee of $150 will apply.
Yes, up to 20 CPE credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
CPAs must maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for Mississippi CPAs is $110.
Yes, Mississippi Board accepts courses by NASBA. As myCPE is approved by NASBA (Sponsor id 143597) many of our courses are eligible for Mississippi CPAs. And for further guidance, we have provided details for “QUALIFIES FOR” on each page of the courses about Approval/Qualifications of CPE Credits for your reference.
Here is a link to the state board website where you can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for Mississippi CPAs.