Mississippi CPA CPE Requirements | 2026 Renewal & Ethics

Mississippi CPA CPE Requirements

Explore Mississippi CPA CPE requirements — ethics, hours, and reporting deadlines per the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy.

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Overview

Mississippi requires all licensed CPAs to engage in regular continuing education to maintain active status and ethical standards.

Total Hours Required

  • 120 hours every 3 years
  • Minimum 40 hours per year

Ethics Requirement

  • 4 hours of ethics every 3-year period
  • At least 1 hour must be Mississippi public accountancy law

Reporting Period

  • 3-year cycle ending June 30 of the reporting year

Subject Area Limits

  • At least 40 hours technical (A&A, tax, etc.)
  • Max 20 hours personal development

Reporting & Compliance

  • Keep CPE documentation for 5 years
  • Report completion online at renewal time

💡 Tip: Make sure your ethics course covers Mississippi-specific accountancy law for credit.