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Mississippi CPA License Renewal Deadline 2027

Mississippi CPA license renewal

Individual CPA license
Last verified 2026-09-21
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January 1, 2027Annual. Every individual Mississippi CPA license holder must register and pay the annual registration fee on or before January 1 each year (Miss. Code § 73-33-7(2)).
Miss. Code § 73-33-7(2)
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Firm permit
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
January 1, 2027Annual. Every CPA firm holding a Mississippi permit must register on or before January 1 each year, the identical statutory deadline as individual licenses (Miss. Code § 73-33-7(3)).
Miss. Code § 73-33-7(3)
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Last verified: 2026-09-21 · checked against the state's codified statute or administrative rule, not just a board webpage — if we can't verify a date against primary law, we say so instead of guessing (see how we verify every deadline). Always confirm with the official state board before relying on this date. License requirements and deadlines can change.

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Renewal fee: $110. CPA license annual registration fee is $110.00/year; a $150 late fee applies if paid after January 1. CPA firm permit fee is separate and distinct: $0 for a firm with at least one physical office in Mississippi, or $110/year (same $150 late fee) for an out-of-state firm with no Mississippi office, per the Board's own Schedule of Fees. read the rule →

CPE required: 40 hours every 1 year (4 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Mississippi license? →

Does Mississippi's CPA FIRM (not just the individual license) need to register separately? →

Frequently asked questions

How does Mississippi's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Annual. Every individual Mississippi CPA license holder must register and pay the annual registration fee on or before January 1 each year (Miss. Code § 73-33-7(2)).

How much does it cost to renew a CPA license in Mississippi?

$110. CPA license annual registration fee is $110.00/year; a $150 late fee applies if paid after January 1. CPA firm permit fee is separate and distinct: $0 for a firm with at least one physical office in Mississippi, or $110/year (same $150 late fee) for an out-of-state firm with no Mississippi office, per the Board's own Schedule of Fees.

Does Mississippi require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- Mississippi requires 40 hours of CPE every 1 year. That includes 4 ethics hours. See the full Mississippi CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Mississippi CPA license?

$310. $310 = $200 Board Processing Fee for Reinstatement + $110 Registration Fee for Reinstatement (Board's Schedule of Fees). On top of any delinquent back-fees (capped at 3 years, $110/yr) and a $150 late fee -- total cost varies by how long the license was lapsed.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Mississippi?

Yes -- Mississippi has its own firm-level registration or permit requirement, separate from an individual CPA's license renewal. See the full Mississippi firm renewal page for the exact cycle and citation.

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