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Mississippi Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Mississippi CPAs need 40 CPE credit hours of continuing education every year. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Mississippi accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 40 CPE credit hours [1] |
| CE period | Every year [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | All licensees must earn and report online a minimum of 40 CPE credit hours for each annual compliance period ending in June. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Public Accountancy Law and Regulations [1] |
| What CE counts | Self-study CPE is accepted if earned from a sponsor approved by the Quality Assurance Services (QAS) program of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Public Accountancy Law and Regulations — 4 hours [1]
Each CPA must obtain and report online a minimum of 4 CPE credit hours in Board-approved Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Public Accountancy Law and Regulations courses triennially (including at least 1 hour in Mississippi Public Accountancy Law and Regulations).
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Annual registration due by January 1. [source] |
| Verified fees | $110 CPA License Annual Registration Fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | Board instructions |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Home | Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fees | Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Mississippi
The board accepts continuing education accredited by NASBA [1]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandTARIFFS, RATE CUTS, AND THE DOLLAR: PRACTICAL PLANNING STRATEGIES
Self-study activity in Economics, offered through CPAacademy.org. Complete the attendance or assessment requirements to claim credit.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandESSENTIAL STATE AND LOCAL TAX YEAR-END PLANNING STRATEGIES
Self-study activity in Taxes, offered through CPAacademy.org. Complete the attendance or assessment requirements to claim credit.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandBILL's FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PLATFORM PRODUCT WALKTHROUGH
Self-study activity in Computer Software and Applications, offered through CPAacademy.org. Complete the attendance or assessment requirements to claim credit.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandSID KESS: A LEGEND & HIS LEGACY IN THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION
Self-study activity in Personal Development, offered through CPAacademy.org. Complete the attendance or assessment requirements to claim credit.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandFIVE WAYS TO DECREASE STRESS DURING TAX SEASON: INTRO AND Q&A WITH SID KESS
Self-study activity in Personal Development, offered through CPAacademy.org. Complete the attendance or assessment requirements to claim credit.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandBILL'S AI PRODUCT WALKTHROUGH
Self-study activity in Accounting, offered through CPAacademy.org. Complete the attendance or assessment requirements to claim credit.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandBILL's AP PRODUCT WALKTHROUGH
Self-study activity in Computer Software and Applications, offered through CPAacademy.org. Complete the attendance or assessment requirements to claim credit.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandTO DOJ TAX AND BACK AGAIN: A SIT-DOWN WITH CAROLINE CIRAOLO
Self-study activity in Specialized Knowledge, offered through CPAacademy.org. Complete the attendance or assessment requirements to claim credit.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
CPAacademy.orgFree
Available on demandMONEY LAUNDERING 101 FOR CPAs
Instant webinar in Specialized Knowledge, offered through CPAacademy.org. Start and finish within the provider’s access window.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
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Mississippi accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Mississippi CPAs need?
Mississippi CPAs need 40 CPE credit hours of continuing education every year. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. All licensees must earn and report online a minimum of 40 CPE credit hours for each annual compliance period ending in June.
Does Mississippi require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Public Accountancy Law and Regulations (4 hours): Each CPA must obtain and report online a minimum of 4 CPE credit hours in Board-approved Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Public Accountancy Law and Regulations courses triennially (including at least 1 hour in Mississippi Public Accountancy Law and Regulations).
Do free online CE courses count in Mississippi?
Self-study CPE is accepted if earned from a sponsor approved by the Quality Assurance Services (QAS) program of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). Free courses accredited by NASBA are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Sources & verification
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- Continuing Professional Education | Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy ↗www.msbpa.ms.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“subject to disciplinary action under Section 4.5.All licensees must have a minimum of 40 CPE credit hours for each compliance period ending in June. Each CPA must have obtained and reported online a minimum of four (4) CPE credit hours in Board approved Ethics, Professional Conduct, Public Accountancy Law and”
“subject to disciplinary action under Section 4.5.All licensees must have a minimum of 40 CPE credit hours for each compliance period ending in June. Each CPA must have obtained and reported online a minimum of four (4) CPE credit hours in Board approved Ethics, Professional Conduct, Public Accountancy Law and”
“subject to disciplinary action under Section 4.5.All licensees must have a minimum of 40 CPE credit hours for each compliance period ending in June. Each CPA must have obtained and reported online a minimum of four (4) CPE credit hours in Board approved Ethics, Professional Conduct, Public Accountancy Law and”
“subject to disciplinary action under Section 4.5.All licensees must have a minimum of 40 CPE credit hours for each compliance period ending in June. Each CPA must have obtained and reported online a minimum of four (4) CPE credit hours in Board approved Ethics, Professional Conduct, Public Accountancy Law and”
“subject to disciplinary action under Section 4.5.All licensees must have a minimum of 40 CPE credit hours for each compliance period ending in June. Each CPA must have obtained and reported online a minimum of four (4) CPE credit hours in Board approved Ethics, Professional Conduct, Public Accountancy Law and”
“CPE records for a minimum five years [4.2.2.].Self-study type CPE will only be accepted if earned from a sponsor approved by the Quality Assurance Services (QAS) program of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. Link to QAS Approved Self-study CPE Sponsors: QAS Sponsors ETHICS CPEThe CPE requirement for Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Public Accountancy Law and Regulations”
“hours for each compliance period ending in June. Each CPA must have obtained and reported online a minimum of four (4) CPE credit hours in Board approved Ethics, Professional Conduct, Public Accountancy Law and Regulations course(s) triennially [4.1.3.]. A minimum of one of these Ethics CPE credit hours must be in the subject of Mississippi Public Accountancy Law and Regulations.A”