CPA License Renewal in Arkansas (2026)

CPA license renewal in Arkansas is handled by the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy, which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 12 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.

Arkansas CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Individual CPA licenses expire December 31 each year (fixed annual date, same for everyone). Renewal must be completed by December 31; if not renewed by the first day of the fourth month after expiration (April 1), the license lapses.
CE hours required	40 hours
Renewal fee	$150.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	Board CPE Audit (no CE Broker; CPE reported at renewal and verified via Board audit)
Governing body	Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Arkansas

CPE must be either 40 hours in the 12 months immediately preceding renewal, or 120 hours over the 36 months immediately preceding renewal (so the per-year minimum is 40). Reporting period runs Jan 1 to Dec 31. A 4-hour ethics requirement in accounting professional conduct/ethics must be met within the 3 years preceding license expiration, and within that, 1 hour must cover Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy-specific laws and rules (available via a free Board online course or approved group training). Licensees who obtained their license within the current calendar year are exempt from the ethics requirement until their first full calendar year.

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How to renew your CPA license in Arkansas

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy portal.
Complete the required 40 CE hours and confirm they appear in Board CPE Audit (no CE Broker; CPE reported at renewal and verified via Board audit).
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Annual cycle with a fixed Dec 31 expiration for all individual CPAs (not birth-month or last-name staggered). Renewal fee verified at $150 on the official Arkansas.gov service portal. CPE hours stated here as the annual 40-hour figure; an alternate 120-hours-over-36-months path also satisfies the requirement. No explicit late/reinstatement fee dollar amount was published on the verified pages; the consequence of missing the deadline is lapse after April 1. Online renewal is available via the Board's ASBPA online renewal system. This covers the active individual CPA license, not the CPA firm permit or initial exam/application.

CPA license renewal in Arkansas: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Arkansas?

Arkansas CPA licenses renew every 12 months. Individual CPA licenses expire December 31 each year (fixed annual date, same for everyone). Renewal must be completed by December 31; if not renewed by the first day of the fourth month after expiration (April 1), the license lapses.

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

Approximately 40 continuing-education hours per cycle. CPE must be either 40 hours in the 12 months immediately preceding renewal, or 120 hours over the 36 months immediately preceding renewal (so the per-year minimum is 40). Reporting period runs Jan 1 to Dec 31. A 4-hour ethics requirement in accounting professional conduct/ethics must be met within the 3 years preceding license expiration, and within that, 1 hour must cover Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy-specific laws and rules (available via a free Board online course or approved group training). Licensees who obtained their license within the current calendar year are exempt from the ethics requirement until their first full calendar year. Confirm the current requirement with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Can I renew my Arkansas CPA license online?

Yes — Arkansas offers online renewal through the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Arkansas CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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