Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150
Accounting Coursework
24 accounting + 24 business
Work Experience
2 years
Ethics Exam
AICPA Ethics Exam
Alaska-Specific Notes
No residency requirement. One of the more flexible states for out-of-state candidates.
Official State Board
The Alaska State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
Visit Alaska State Board →Opens commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPublicAccountancy in a new window.
Becoming a CPA in Alaska: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including Alaska, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
Alaska requires 150 of education, including 24 accounting + 24 business. Many candidates complete this with a bachelor's degree plus additional accounting coursework or a master's program.
Examination
All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination: three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD) plus one Discipline (BAR, ISC, or TCP). The exam is identical in all 55 U.S. jurisdictions. PassTheCPANow currently covers the three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD); BAR/ISC/TCP discipline coverage is in development. Prepare with PassTheCPANow for $79 →
Experience
Alaska requires 2 years of qualifying work experience. Most jurisdictions accept experience in public accounting, industry, government, or academia.
Ethics
Ethics requirement: AICPA Ethics Exam. Most states use the AICPA Professional Ethics course, but several (New York, Texas, California, Washington, Louisiana) require state-specific ethics education.
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