To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Mississippi, candidates must fulfill specific educational requirements, gain work experience, and pass the CPA exam. Here's a detailed overview of the CPA requirements in Mississippi:

CPA Exam Requirements

Education Requirements

• Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units).

• Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate with an accounting concentration and 150 semester units.

• Accounting Courses: 24 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) in upper-level or graduate-level accounting. This must include 3 hours each in financial accounting, auditing, taxation, management/cost accounting, and government/not-for-profit accounting.

• Business Courses: 24 semester hours of upper-level business courses.

Residency Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required.

• Minimum Age: No specific minimum age requirement.

• Residency: Candidate must be a resident, employee, or have an office(s) in the state, except when proctored by another jurisdiction.

State License Requirements

Social Security Requirement

• Yes, a Social Security number is required.

Experience Requirements

• One year of meaningful experience gained by full-time employment within three years from the date of successful completion of the CPA examination.

• Experience must be under the supervision and direction of a CPA licensee and can include accounting and auditing, management advisory, financial advisory, preparation of tax returns, or tax advice. 

Ethics Exam

• None required for Mississippi.

Note: Candidates must apply for a license within 3 years of passing the exam.

CPA Fees

• Initial Application Fee: $150

• Examination Fees:

• Auditing and Attestation (AUD): $224.99

• Business Environment and Concepts (BEC): $224.99

• Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR): $224.99

• Regulation (REG): $224.99

• Total: $1,049.96

These requirements and procedures are crucial for ensuring the quality and integrity of the accounting profession in Mississippi.