Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals are required to complete 80 hours of CPE biennially, with at least 20 hours required each year.
Newly certified CPAs must complete no less than 80 hours of approved continuing education (CE) within the two-year concluding licensing period and at least 20 hours of required CE must be completed within each year of that two-year period.
Yes, Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must complete 4 hours of ethics CPE every 2-year reporting cycle.
Subject areas for Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals align with NASBA-approved fields of study. Click here for more details on approved subject areas.
Yes, Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals can complete all CPE hours through self-study courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Eligible CPE activities for Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals include Group Internet, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Nano Learning, university/college courses (1 semester hour = 15 CPE hours), instruction (maximum 30 hours), and more.
The CPE deadline for Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is December 31 of odd-numbered years.
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The reporting period running from January 1 to December 31 of odd-numbered years.
No, Alaska CPAs cannot carry forward excess CPE credits to the next biennium.
Alaska CPAs must retain their CPE records for 8 years after course approval expires or until the program is no longer a valid sponsor, whichever comes first.
The renewal fee for Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is $300.
Failure to meet CPE requirements results in license expiration for Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals. To reinstate, CPAs must fulfill any outstanding CPE and pay additional fees. A penalty of $100 applies if the license is not renewed by this date.
Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals can visit the Alaska State Board of Accountancy website for detailed FAQs and regulations on CPE requirements.
Yes, Alaska Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Alaska’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.