CPA License Renewal in Alaska (2026)

CPA license renewal in Alaska is handled by the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development), which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Alaska CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial cycle on a fixed statewide date. All individual CPA licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years regardless of when first issued, so renewal is due by that date every two years.
CE hours required	80 hours
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
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)

Go to the official Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development) renewal page →

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). automated research workflow (official alaska Board of Accountancy), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Alaska

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.

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How to renew your CPA license in Alaska

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development) portal.
Complete the required 80 CE hours and confirm they appear in 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)..
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Core renewal facts (biennial, Dec 31 odd-year expiry, 80 CPE / 20-per-year / 4 ethics, online renewal via MY LICENSE) verified on official commerce.alaska.gov board pages. Renewal fee not verified on a rendered official page: official fee PDFs (CPA_BoardFlyer_2026.pdf, CPARegulations.pdf) and the fee regulation 12 AAC 02.340 would not parse. Search snippets citing 12 AAC 02.340 indicate an active individual biennial renewal fee of about $300 (and $200 inactive), but this could not be confirmed on the source page, so it is left null pending direct verification. Board phone (907) 269-8160. Online renewal at ProfessionalLicense.Alaska.Gov/MYLICENSE.

CPA license renewal in Alaska: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Alaska?

Alaska CPA licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial cycle on a fixed statewide date. All individual CPA licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years regardless of when first issued, so renewal is due by that date every two years.

How many CE hours are required to renew an CPA license in Alaska?

Approximately 80 continuing-education hours per 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. Confirm the current requirement with the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development).

Can I renew my Alaska CPA license online?

Yes — Alaska offers online renewal through the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Alaska CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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