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MSCPA Requirements 2026Updated July 27, 2026

Mississippi CPA Requirements

Everything you need to become a CPA in Mississippi

120/150
Credit Hours*
1
Year Experience
$210
License Fee
40
CPE Hours/Year

Key Facts

  • ✓120-credit pathway enacted (HB 1137, effective July 1, 2026)
  • ✓3 pathways to licensure: 150-hour, master's degree, or bachelor's + 2 years experience
  • ✓Can sit for exam with 120 credits
  • ✓Initial fee: $210, renewal fee: $110 annually
  • ✓40 hours of CPE required annually

*Mississippi offers a 120-credit pathway (HB 1137) with additional experience requirements. See Licensure Pathways below for details.

Education & Experience Requirements

Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.

Education Requirements

Degree RequiredBachelor's degree
Total Credit Hours150
Accounting Credits24
Business Credits24(for licensure)
Additional Requirements:
  • •Must include auditing course

Experience Requirements

Total Experience12 months (1 year)
SupervisionLicensed CPA
Acceptable Experience Types:
  • ✓Public accounting
  • ✓Private industry
  • ✓Government

Exam Eligibility

Education to Sit120 credits including a baccalaureate degree, with 24 accounting credits at the upper division or graduate level covering at least 3 credits each of financial accounting, auditing, taxation and accounting information systems. No business hours are required, but you must be a Mississippi resident.
Credits to Sit120
Accounting Credits to Sit24
Business Credits to SitNone required
Minimum Age18 years
Residency RequiredYes
SSN RequiredYes

Licensing & CPE

Initial License Fee$210
Renewal Fee$110
Renewal Period1 year
CPE Hours Required40 per year
Ethics CPE RequiredYes

Exam vs. Licensure: Mississippi requires different credit thresholds to sit for the CPA exam versus obtaining your license. Business credits: 0 to sit, 24 for licensure. Total credits: 120 to sit, 150 for licensure.

Mississippi State Board of Accountancy

Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy

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(601) 354-7320
info@msbpa.ms.gov

Application Tips

  • 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
  • 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
  • 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
  • 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Disclaimer: Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Mississippi State Board of Accountancy before beginning your application. Last updated: 2026-07-27.

Mississippi CPE & License Renewal

40
CPE Hours Per Period
1 Year
Renewal Cycle
~40
Hours Per Year
Required
Ethics CPE
Initial License Fee
$210
Renewal Fee
$110 every 1 year
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mississippi charges $210 for initial licensure and $110 for annual renewal.

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