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MS SB2830

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Candidates may sit for the CPA examination after completing a bachelor's degree or higher with an accounting concentration, reducing the previous 120-semester-hour requirement for exam eligibility
  • Three educational pathways exist for CPA licensure: a postgraduate degree with 1 year experience, a bachelor's plus 150 total semester hours with 1 year experience, or a bachelor's degree alone with 2 years experience
  • Passage of all sections of the Uniform CPA Examination is required before applying for initial license issuance
  • Out-of-state CPAs with valid licenses who meet the same education, examination, and experience requirements receive practice privileges in Mississippi without obtaining a separate state license
  • Licensees who passed all exam sections and held valid licenses prior to January 1, 2012, are exempt from the revised education and experience requirements

Legislative Description

Public accountancy; revise certain laws regulating the practice of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/6/2026
Business and Financial Institutions1/19/2026

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