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.
Renewal cycle
Every 36 months
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
Continuing education
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)
Source: Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy · 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 — Credlark 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.