Mississippi Accounting (CPA) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a certified public accountant misses CE requirements in Mississippi, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
A licensee who fails to comply with the CPE records/reporting or attendance provisions may be subject to disciplinary action under Miss. Code Ann. 73-33-11 (Rule 4.5.1); evidence of falsification, fraud, or deceit in CPE information or documentation necessitates disciplinary action as authorized in 73-33-11 (Rule 4.5.4). The board shall not issue or renew a license to an individual who has not completed the required CPE credit hours unless an exemption has been granted (Rule 4.5.5).Verify with board
How compliance is checked
The board may audit CPE data supplied by a licensee and request all supporting evidence within a reasonable period prescribed by the board (Rule 4.5.3); licensees must retain documents or other evidence supporting CPE credit hours claimed for the five most recent full reporting periods (Rule 4.5.2).
Official source: Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy (Rules and Regulations, ch. 4, effective Nov 2024)
Related
- Full requirements: Mississippi Accounting (CPA) CE requirements
- When it's due: Mississippi Accounting (CPA) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Mississippi Accounting (CPA) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Mississippi Accounting (CPA) license renewal fees
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