Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Mississippi Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Mississippi CPA need?
40/yr. Here is what Mississippi CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 40/yr
- Reporting cycle: 1 year (annual, Jul1-Jun30)
- Annual minimum: 40
- Ethics: 4 hrs Board-approved ethics/law triennially incl 1 hr MS law (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Period ends Jun 30 annually
- Other key rules: Up to 20 excess hrs carryover.
Heads up: Mississippi requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Mississippi’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Mississippi. Newly licensed CPAs often have a prorated or waived first cycle — check your renewal notice.
How CPE Options helps
CPE Options is mobile-first self-study built for busy accountants: take courses on any device, pass the exam, and download your certificate the same day. Our free Compliance Manager maps every credit you earn to Mississippi’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.msbpa.ms.gov/continuing-professional-education
