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Alaska CPA CPE Requirement

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Alaska CPA CPE Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 20 Mar, 2026

CPE Requirements80 hours every two years, with a minimum of 20 per year. 
Note: Alaska limits CPE to 12 hours per day for licensing periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
License Renewal PeriodDecember 31 of odd years.
CPE Reporting CycleJanuary 1 to December 31 biennially ending on odd years.
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours in every 2-year reporting cycle.
Carryover CreditsAlaska CPA cannot carry over excess credits to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area RestrictionThere is no minimum content requirement.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2026

Alaska CPE RequirementAlaska CPAs are required to complete 80 hours of CPE biennially, with at least 20 hours required each year. For a licensing period that begins on or after January 1, 2026, the applicant may not earn more than 12 hours of continuing education in a day. Read more
Initial CPE HoursFor new licenses, Alaska licenses expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years regardless of when first issued, except licenses issued within 90 days of expiration are issued for the next biennium. A licensee whose original license is issued within 12 months before expiration pays a prorated fee at first renewal. The regular 80-hour biennial requirement should not be presented as a separately established “initial CPE” rule without confirming the first-renewal applicability with the Board. View more
Ethics RequirementFour (4) hours in every 2-year reporting cycle. View more
Content Requirement No minimum content requirement. 
Subject Areas
Click here to check Alaska’s detailed approved FOS/ subject areas for CPE Credits.  
Learning Modes 
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers. 
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Group Internet, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, Micro-learning (including Nano Learning, maximum 10 CPE hours per license period), University/college courses (1 semester hour = 15 CPE hours), Instruction (maximum 30 hours), and more.
CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by December 31 of the odd year.
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Our Fast Track Alaska CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Alaska CPAs' exact continuing education requirements. Choose our comprehensive packages to cover all your CPE needs and save significant time selecting individual courses. View more
ReportingCPE credits must be reported from January 1 to December 31, biennially ending on odd years.
License RenewalAlaska CPA licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years. Renew on or before expiration to continue practicing; there is no grace period to practice with an expired license. A $100 delayed-renewal penalty applies to licenses lapsed for more than 60 days, rather than immediately on January 1. View more
Carry ForwardAlaska CPAs cannot carry over excess credits to the next reporting cycle. 
Record RetentionMaintain records of completed CPE credits for 8 years after course approval expires or until the program is no longer a valid sponsor, whichever comes first. View more
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee for Alaska CPAs is $300. View more

Can Alaska CPAs Earn CPE Credits with MYCPE ONE?

Yes. MYCPE ONE courses meet the Alaska Board of Accountancy’s continuing education requirements and count toward your Alaska CPA renewal.


Alaska Board of Accountancy accepts continuing education courses from NASBA sponsors. MYCPE ONE is also registered on NASBA’s National Registry of CPE Sponsors under MY-CPE LLC, Sponsor ID 143597, with the following approved delivery methods:  


  • Group Programs 
  • Self-Study Programs

You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MY-CPE LLC on the NASBA Registry. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MY-CPE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy

Dept. of Commerce, Community and Economic Development 
Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing 
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500 
Anchorage, AK 99501 
Phone: 907-269-4712 
Fax: 907-269-8156 
Email: BoardOfPublicAccountancy@alaska.gov 
Website: Alaska Board of Accountancy

We Review CPE Compliance Requirements Every Six Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CPE requirement information for Alaska CPA every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the state board of Alaska and NASBA.


While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

Alaska CPA CPE Requirements for License Renewal

Alaska CPA CPE requirements help certified public accountants maintain their professional knowledge and an active license. CPAs must complete at least 80 hours of approved continuing education during each two-year licensing period, including a minimum of 20 hours per year and four hours of ethics CPE. 


Alaska CPA license renewal is due by December 31 of each odd-numbered year. Professionals should choose relevant courses that support their accounting practice, meet state education standards, and maintain completion records for verification. 


Understanding Alaska CPA continuing education requirements in advance helps CPAs plan their learning, track credits, and complete the renewal process on time.  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals are required to complete 80 hours of CPE biennially, with at least 20 hours required each year.

The 80-hour/20-per-year requirement is the general active-license renewal rule, not a separate initial-application CPE requirement. Your first renewal obligation depends on when your license was issued and the applicable licensing period. Initial licensure also has a separate ethics examination requirement; confirm your first-renewal requirements with the Board.

Yes, Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must complete 4 hours of ethics CPE every 2-year reporting cycle.

There is no specific minimum content requirement for Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals.

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.

Qualifying CPE may include eligible organized professional-development programs, formal technical sessions, college/university coursework, and instruction. A semester credit is 15 CPE hours and a quarter credit is 10 CPE hours. Instructor/discussion-leader credit is limited to 30 hours per two-year period. Any CPE activity shorter than one hour is micro-learning, limited to 10 hours per biennium and more.

The CPE deadline for Alaska Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Fast Track CPE from myCPE offers expertly curated Alaska CPE packages that meet all the state’s continuing education requirements. These comprehensive packages save time by covering all your CPE needs.

For a regular active-license renewal, the biennial CPE earning period runs from January 1 of an even-numbered year through December 31 of the following odd-numbered year. At renewal, licensees submit the Board’s required statement certifying compliance with the CPE rules.

No, Alaska CPAs cannot carry forward excess CPE credits to the next biennium.

Maintain certificates of completion and other verifiable evidence supporting the CPE claimed for renewal. If selected for Alaska’s mandatory CPE audit, provide the documentation requested by the Board within the stated response period. The cited accountancy regulation does not establish an eight-year individual-licensee retention period; confirm any specific period directly with the Board.

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.

MYCPE ONE courses count toward Alaska CPA CPE requirements and also satisfy Alaska’s applicable subject, delivery, and credit standards. MY-CPE LLC is listed on NASBA’s National Registry of CPE Sponsors (Sponsor ID 143597). Please review each course’s field of study, format, credit value, and “QUALIFIES FOR” information before claiming credit.

Yes. For licensing periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, you may not earn more than 12 CPE hours in a single day. However, multi-day programs may show more than 12 hours completed in one day if credits are awarded upon final completion, and these must be properly documented. Click here for more info

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