Alaska CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in Alaska you need to satisfy the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 80 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Alaska requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 80 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | No statewide CE tracking system (no CE Broker); CPE is self-reported at renewal and verified via random mandatory audit (selected licensees get 30 days to submit proof of CPE claimed). |
| Governing body | Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development) |
No less than 80 hours of approved continuing education (CPE) during the two-year licensing period, with a minimum of 20 hours completed in each year of the cycle. At least 4 of the 80 hours must cover ethics. No separate state ethics exam is required for routine renewal (an AICPA ethics exam/course is only triggered for licenses lapsed more than three years). Alaska does not pre-approve sponsors but accepts NASBA National Registry / QAS sponsor courses.
Full CPA renewal guide for Alaska (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Alaska CPA CE course providers
- Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
- Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
- Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
- Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
- AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.
Alaska CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Alaska?
Alaska requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. No less than 80 hours of approved continuing education (CPE) during the two-year licensing period, with a minimum of 20 hours completed in each year of the cycle. At least 4 of the 80 hours must cover ethics. No separate state ethics exam is required for routine renewal (an AICPA ethics exam/course is only triggered for licenses lapsed more than three years). Alaska does not pre-approve sponsors but accepts NASBA National Registry / QAS sponsor courses.
Do online CPA CE courses count in Alaska?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development) and the completion is reported through No statewide CE tracking system (no CE Broker); CPE is self-reported at renewal and verified via random mandatory audit (selected licensees get 30 days to submit proof of CPE claimed).. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Alaska CPA CE?
Alaska uses No statewide CE tracking system (no CE Broker); CPE is self-reported at renewal and verified via random mandatory audit (selected licensees get 30 days to submit proof of CPE claimed). to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.