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Alaska CPE Requirements

CPE Information

License Renewal Deadline 12/31 of odd years
CPE Reporting Period 1/1 to 12/31 biennially ending on odd years
General Requirement 80 hours, with a minimum of 20 per year
Ethics Requirement 4 hours of Ethics
Other State Policies
  • Grace Period: A licensee who has met the 80 hour requirement but not met the 20 hour per year requirement must complete an additional 8 hours of CPE either before or within 180 days after the license is renewed. The additional 8 hours may not be used to satisfy the CPE requirements for subsequent license renewal.

Board Information

Alaska Board of Public Accountancy
Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development
Division of Corporations, Businesses & Professional Licensing
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: 907-269-4712
Fax: 907-269-8156
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov
Email: Email: BoardOfPublicAccountancy@alaska.gov
Click here for Board Statutes


Acceptable Programs of Study: To be approved by the board, a subject for continuing education credit must contribute directly to the professional competence of a certified public accountant and may include technical subjects pertaining directly to the profession of accounting; or non-technical subjects that improve the licensee’s ability to practice accountancy in a competent manner.

PLEASE NOTE: Since state board regulations are constantly changing, the information contained here is deemed reliable however it is not guaranteed. We encourage you to contact your state board to answer any questions and confirm or clarify any requirements listed here.