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Arkansas Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Arkansas CPAs need to meet a continuing competency requirement each renewal (or another option the board accepts). 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Arkansas accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | The Board’s audit guidance describes a 40-hour option and a 120-hour option. Confirm which reporting rule applies to your renewal. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics CPE; Arkansas Ethics CPE [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Ethics CPE — 3 hours [1]
CPE requirements include obtaining 3 hours of Ethics CPE and 1 hour of Arkansas Ethics CPE.
- Arkansas Ethics CPE — 1 hour [1]
At least 1 hour of Ethics CPE must be Arkansas Ethics CPE.
Other ways to meet the requirement
- The 40-hour rule considers the preceding year’s courses, with ethics courses from the specified three-year window. [1]
- The 120-hour rule considers courses taken across the specified three-year window. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy ↗ before you renew.
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Arkansas CPA renewal instructions Covers: Renew at the current license status; contact the board to change to inactive or retired status.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Arkansas CPA renewal instructions |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 3 sources
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- State Board Of Public Accountancy » Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License Renewal » Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Arkansas accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Arkansas CPAs need?
Arkansas CPAs need to meet a continuing competency requirement each renewal (or another option the board accepts). 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice. The Board’s audit guidance describes a 40-hour option and a 120-hour option. Confirm which reporting rule applies to your renewal.
Does Arkansas require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics CPE (3 hours): CPE requirements include obtaining 3 hours of Ethics CPE and 1 hour of Arkansas Ethics CPE. Arkansas Ethics CPE (1 hours): At least 1 hour of Ethics CPE must be Arkansas Ethics CPE.
Do free online CE courses count in Arkansas?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy.
Sources & verification
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- CPE Audit » Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing ↗labor.arkansas.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“CPE you reported for the 2025 license renewal. 40-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024 and all ethics courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. 120-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. Compare your CPE documentation to the CPE Report”
“CPE you reported for the 2025 license renewal. 40-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024 and all ethics courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. 120-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. Compare your CPE documentation to the CPE Report”
“requirements in the year of initial licensure. All CPE requirements, including obtaining 3 hours of Ethics CPE and 1 hour of Arkansas Ethics CPE, are required in the year immediately following the year of initial licensure. Summary of CPE Documentation Requirements CPE support documentation should be a form or certificate issued by the CPE sponsor and should contain the following”
“requirements in the year of initial licensure. All CPE requirements, including obtaining 3 hours of Ethics CPE and 1 hour of Arkansas Ethics CPE, are required in the year immediately following the year of initial licensure. Summary of CPE Documentation Requirements CPE support documentation should be a form or certificate issued by the CPE sponsor and should contain the following”
“40-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024 and all ethics courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. 120-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. Compare your CPE documentation to the CPE Report to ensure you have documentation for all courses listed. Review to make sure each document meets CPE documentation requirements (see summary of documentation requirements below).. Submit your documentation to the board by November 7, 2025. Scan in a PDF format (we cannot accept Zip files) and email to [email protected]., or Mail in your documentation to: Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy ATTN: CPE Audit 900 W. Capitol, Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72201 CPE Requirements CPE Type 40-hour Rule 120-hour Rule Notes Overall 40 120 Content – Public Practice 16 48 Accounting, Attest, Ethic”
“120-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. Compare your CPE documentation to the CPE Report to ensure you have documentation for all courses listed. Review to make sure each document meets CPE documentation requirements (see summary of documentation requirements below).. Submit your documentation to the board by November 7, 2025. Scan in a PDF format (we cannot accept Zip files) and email to [email protected]., or Mail in your documentation to: Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy ATTN: CPE Audit 900 W. Capitol, Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72201 CPE Requirements CPE Type 40-hour Rule 120-hour Rule Notes Overall 40 120 Content – Public Practice 16 48 Accounting, Attest, Ethics, & Tax Content – Other 8 24 Accounting, Attest, Ethics, & Tax Attest or Compilation 8 24 Accou”
“40-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024 and all ethics courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. 120-hour rule: all CPE courses taken in 2024, 2023, & 2022. Compare your CPE documentation to the CPE Report to ensure you have documentation for all courses listed. Review to make sure each document meets CPE documentation requirements (see summary of documentation requirements below).. Submit your documentation to the board by November 7, 2025. Scan in a PDF format (we cannot accept Zip files) and e”