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Mississippi CPA CPE Requirements

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Mississippi CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements
40 hours every year.
License Renewal Period
On or before January 1 of each year.
CPE Reporting Cycle
July 1st to June 30th annually.
Ethics Requirement 
Four (4) hours in every three years, a minimum of one CPE credit hour in Mississippi Public Accountancy Law and Regulations. Click here to view our course
Subject Area Restriction
Maximum 20 hours CPE credit for personal development courses or classes may be claimed in a CPE compliance year.

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CPE Requirements
40 hours of CPE credits annually.
Initial CPE Hours
A new CPA licensee is exempt from earning CPE hours during the compliance period in which he or she obtains a license AND is exempt from the Ethics CPE requirement for the remainder of that triennial period.
Ethics Requirement
4 CPE credit hours every 3 years, including 1 hour on Mississippi Accountancy Law. View more
Content Requirement
Maximum of 20 CPE Credits in the subject area of personal development.
Subject Areas
You can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
100% of the total CPE that you earn in one continuing education year can be in self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities
Eligible learning activities include live programs, self-study programs, nano-learning, University/College (max 15 CPE), published articles, books. more.
CPE Deadline
June 30, each year.
Reporting
July 1 to June 30 annually.
License Renewal
Renew CPE on or before January 1, if failed to renew by this date then CPA will be required to pay late renewal fees of $150. View more
Carry Forward
Up to 20 CPE credits in the next reporting cycle.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Mississippi CPAs is $110.

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Contact Information for the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy

Board Contact Information 
5 Old River Place, Suite 104 
Jackson, MS 39202-3449 
Phone: (601) 354-7320 
Fax: (601) 354-7290   
Website: Mississippi Board of Accountancy 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Alabama's CPE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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