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.
2025 Board Meeting Schedule **
| January 23 | Board Meeting |
| March 20 | Board Meeting |
| May 16 | Board Meeting |
| May 17 | CPA Ceremony |
| August 7 | Board Meeting |
| September 25 | Board Meeting |
| November 13 | Board Meeting |
| December 11 | 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
| Gary L. Walker, Clinton | Chair | 2023-2027 |
| Willie B. Sims, Jr., Hattiesburg | Vice-Chair | 2024-2028 |
| William T. Kelly, Hattiesburg | Secretary | 2023-2027 |
| David I. Bridgers, Vicksburg | 2022-2026 | |
| Richard Bullock, Booneville | 2025-2029 | |
| Dr. Annette K. Pridgen, Pearl | | 2022-2026 |
| Charles R. Prince, Magee | 2023-2027 |