Mission
The Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy's mission is to protect the public welfare of the citizens of the State of Mississippi through oversight and regulation of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and CPA firms, and to maintain the highest standards of proficiency in the profession.
2026 Board Meeting Schedule **
| January 22 | Board Meeting |
| March 19 | Board Meeting |
| May 1 | Board Meeting |
| May 2 | CPA Ceremony |
| August 6 | Board Meeting |
| September 24 | Board Meeting |
| November 12 | Board Meeting |
| December 10 | Board Meeting |
**Board minutes can be found under Forms and Documents
Structure
Regulatory State Agency
Established by Mississippi law: MISS. CODE ANN. Section 73-33-1 et. seq. (1972)
Composition
Seven board members (all CPAs) appointed by the Governor to five year terms:
- 4 Congressional Districts
- 3 State-at-Large
Current Members
| Willie B. Sims, Jr., Hattiesburg | Chair | 2024-2028 |
| William T. Kelly, Hattiesburg | Vice-Chair | 2023-2027 |
| Richard Bullock, Booneville | Secretary | 2025-2029 |
| Jimmy Burkes, Clinton | 2026-2027 | |
| Dr. Annette K. Pridgen, Pearl | 2022-2026 | |
| Charles R. Prince, Magee | | 2023-2027 |
| Gary L. Walker, Clinton | 2023-2027 |