Arkansas CPAs are required to complete 120 hours within 36 months or 40 hours within 12 months immediately preceding January 1 of the year for which the license is renewed.
Newly licensed Arkansas CPAs must obtain prorated CPE hours based on the date of their initial license. They are exempt from the ethics requirement until their first full year of licensure.
Yes, Arkansas CPAs must complete 4 hours of Accounting Ethics within a 36-month reporting cycle, including 1 hour on the Arkansas State Board of Accountancy Laws and Rules. Click here to view ethics courses on my-CPE.
Yes, there is a minimum content requirement.
- Public accountants must complete 40% of their required hours in accounting, accounting ethics, attest, or taxation.
- Non-public accountants must complete 20% of their required hours in these areas.
- License holders performing attest or compilation work must spend at least 20% of their hours on attest and accounting theory/practice.
While no specific subject areas are outlined, NASBA-approved fields of study are accepted by Arkansas State Board of Accountancy.
No, Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals can complete a maximum of 80% of their CPE through self-study including individual study, distance learning, and independent study.
Eligible CPE activities for Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals include Group Internet-Based, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Nano Learning (up to 4 hours), university/college courses (1 semester hour = 15 CPE hours), and more
The CPE deadline for Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is December 31 annually.
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No, Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals cannot carry over excess CPE credits to the next reporting cycle.
Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must retain their CPE records for 5 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is $145. Click here for more details.
Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals can visit the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy website for further FAQs and details on CPE requirements and regulations.
Failure to meet CPE requirements or renew by April 1 may result in disciplinary action, with fines ranging from $50 to $500 per day of non-compliance.
Yes, Arkansas Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Arkansas CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.
