Alaska CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Alaska
Key Facts
- ✓150-hour requirement fully repealed — bachelor's degree required for licensure
- ✓2 years of accounting experience required
- ✓No minimum age requirement
- ✓80 hours of CPE required every 2 years
- ✓HB 121 effective January 1, 2026
*Alaska offers a 120-credit pathway (HB 121) with additional experience requirements. See Licensure Pathways below for details.
International Candidates: Alaska does not require a Social Security Number (SSN), making it a popular choice for international CPA candidates.
Education & Experience Requirements
Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.
Education Requirements
- •Must include courses in auditing and tax
Experience Requirements
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
- ✓Academia
Exam Eligibility
Two routes with different answers. A bachelor's degree plus an accounting concentration needs 24 accounting hours together with 3 business law, 3 economics and 3 college-level math, statistics or computer science. A bachelor's degree plus accounting alone needs only 15 accounting hours and no business hours. A third route lets you sit while still within 18 hours of finishing the degree, with 15 accounting hours.
Licensing & CPE
Exam vs. Licensure: Alaska requires different credit thresholds to sit for the CPA exam versus obtaining your license. You can begin testing with 15 accounting credits, but must complete 24 for full licensure.
Alaska State Board of Accountancy
Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy
Application Tips
- 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
- 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
- 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
- 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Alaska CPE & License Renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
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