Arkansas
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Arkansas (2026)
120 CPE per renewal, on a 36-month renewal cycle with Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy.
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Renewal cycle
36months
License renews annually (Jan 1), but CPE is checked against both trailing 12 months (40 hrs) and trailing 36 months (120 hrs) — effectively a rolling 3-year cycle
CPE
120
120 CPE per renewal — 120 CPE hours per rolling 3-year period (also 40 hrs in trailing 12 months), including 4 hours ethics, at least 1 of which must cover Arkansas Board-specific laws; at least 20% in accounting/attest, accounting ethics, or tax
- Ethics incl. Arkansas-specific rules (4 hrs/3-yr)
- Accounting/attest or tax (20% minimum)
Administering boardArkansas State Board of Public Accountancy
Verified against labor.arkansas.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Arkansas?
- License renews annually (Jan 1), but CPE is checked against both trailing 12 months (40 hrs) and trailing 36 months (120 hrs) — effectively a rolling 3-year cycle
- How many CPE do I need in Arkansas?
- 120 CPE per renewal. 120 CPE hours per rolling 3-year period (also 40 hrs in trailing 12 months), including 4 hours ethics, at least 1 of which must cover Arkansas Board-specific laws; at least 20% in accounting/attest, accounting ethics, or tax
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Arkansas?
- Through Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.