CPA exam and license requirements in Alaska

Alaska requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. The same total applies for licensure. Administered under the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy. Last reviewed 2026-08-10.

Credit hours to sit

120

Credit hours to license

120

Exam fee per section

$262.64

Exam credit window

30 months

State ethics requirement

See below

How many credit hours do you need to sit for the CPA exam in Alaska?

Alaska requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Candidates in Alaska sit under the rules of the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy.

How many credit hours do you need for a CPA license in Alaska?

Alaska requires 120 semester credit hours for CPA licensure. Alaska uses the same credit requirement to sit and to license.

How much does the CPA exam cost in Alaska?

The CPA exam in Alaska costs $262.64 per section, a $109 application fee, a $121 education evaluation fee. Four sections at $262.64 is $1,050.56 in section fees alone. These are Alaska board and NASBA fees and exclude review course costs and any re-take fees.

How long do you have to pass all four CPA exam sections in Alaska?

Alaska gives candidates a 30-month window to pass all four CPA exam sections. The clock starts when the first section is passed.

Does Alaska require a CPA ethics exam?

Alaska: Pass the AICPA Professional Ethics self-study course and exam (90% to pass) before licensure.

What work experience is required for a CPA license in Alaska?

Alaska requires two years (about 4,000 hours) of accounting experience using accounting, attest, tax, advisory, or consulting skills, verified by an actively licensed CPA supervisor.

Who regulates CPAs in Alaska?

CPAs in Alaska are regulated by the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy. Its published requirements are at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPublicAccountancy.aspx.

Recent changes and notes for Alaska

• 150-hour requirement repealed effective Jan 1, 2026 (HB121): licensure now needs only a baccalaureate degree with an accounting concentration plus 2 years of experience.
• Distinctive early-entry and non-accounting-degree routes: candidates may sit before graduating, or with any bachelor's plus 1 year of CPA-supervised public accounting experience.
• No citizenship or residency requirement; SSN required (exemption form available); U.S. residency verification for renewals begins 2028.
• Exam applications run through NASBA CPA Examination Services (education evaluation plus per-section application fees).

Studying for the CPA exam

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Source: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/CPA_BoardFlyer_2026.pdf. Requirements change; confirm with the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy before applying.