CPA License Renewal in Mississippi (2026)

CPA license renewal in Mississippi is handled by the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy, which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 12 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Mississippi CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Individual active CPA licenses run on a calendar-year cycle, expiring December 31 each year and requiring renewal by January 1 of the following year. A late penalty applies if payment is made after January 1. Same fixed date for all licensees (not staggered by birth month or last name).
CE hours required	120 hours
Renewal fee	$110.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE hours reported online to the Board on its prescribed reporting form (annual self-report); no CE Broker
Governing body	Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Mississippi

CPE is measured on an annual compliance year ending June 30: each licensee must complete a minimum of 40 CPE hours per compliance year (up to 20 of which may be carry-over from the prior year), reported online on the Board-prescribed form by August 1 even if zero. Over each triennial period this totals 120 hours. Ethics: a minimum of 4 CPE hours in Board-approved ethics/professional conduct/public accountancy law topics every three years (triennially), with at least 1 of those 4 hours specifically in Mississippi Public Accountancy Law and Regulations. No more than 20 hours of personal-development courses may be claimed per compliance year; self-study must come from a NASBA QAS-approved sponsor. New licensees are exempt from CPE during their initial compliance period.

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How to renew your CPA license in Mississippi

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy portal.
Complete the required 120 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE hours reported online to the Board on its prescribed reporting form (annual self-report); no CE Broker.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Note the two distinct timelines: license renewal/registration is on the CALENDAR year (expires Dec 31, renew by Jan 1, $110), while CPE compliance is measured on a fiscal compliance year ending June 30 with an August 1 reporting deadline. Annual license fee is $110; late fee for payment after January 1 is $150. Lapsed-license reinstatement costs $110 registration + $200 processing ($310) plus up to 3 years of back registration fees. All applications (initial, renewal, reinstatement) are available only online. Firm permits are a separate credential; figures here are for the individual active CPA license.

CPA license renewal in Mississippi: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Mississippi?

Mississippi CPA licenses renew every 12 months. Individual active CPA licenses run on a calendar-year cycle, expiring December 31 each year and requiring renewal by January 1 of the following year. A late penalty applies if payment is made after January 1. Same fixed date for all licensees (not staggered by birth month or last name).

How many CE hours are required to renew an CPA license in Mississippi?

Approximately 120 continuing-education hours per cycle. CPE is measured on an annual compliance year ending June 30: each licensee must complete a minimum of 40 CPE hours per compliance year (up to 20 of which may be carry-over from the prior year), reported online on the Board-prescribed form by August 1 even if zero. Over each triennial period this totals 120 hours. Ethics: a minimum of 4 CPE hours in Board-approved ethics/professional conduct/public accountancy law topics every three years (triennially), with at least 1 of those 4 hours specifically in Mississippi Public Accountancy Law and Regulations. No more than 20 hours of personal-development courses may be claimed per compliance year; self-study must come from a NASBA QAS-approved sponsor. New licensees are exempt from CPE during their initial compliance period. Confirm the current requirement with the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy.

Can I renew my Mississippi CPA license online?

Yes — Mississippi offers online renewal through the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Mississippi CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $150 may apply. Contact the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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