Alaska (AK) CPA Exam requirements state that you must be declared eligible for the CPA Exam and then licensed by the state. An individual becomes eligible for the CPA Exam by meeting specific requirements that are determined by the board of accountancy for their specific jurisdiction. Below are the various Alaska CPA Exam requirements:
Alaska CPA Exam Education Requirements
- Please visit the State of Board of Public Accountancy, Professional Licensing, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (alaska.gov) for more information.
Alaska CPA Exam Age Requirements
Age Minimum: No
Alaska CPA Exam Residency Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required: No
- Must be a resident, employee OR have office in the state? To qualify for an Alaska CPA license, 12 AAC 04.151(a) requires an applicant to have a principal place of business or residence in Alaska.
Application Process
- The following must be received by the division before your application can be reviewed:
- 1. APPLICATION
A completed application signed and notarized (#08‐4092, pages 1‐6). - 2. FEES
Fees made payable to “State of Alaska” as required under 12 AAC 02.340.
Nonrefundable Initial Application Fee:
$200.00
Certified Public Accountant License Fee:
$300.00
Total Fees Due:
$500.00 - 3. BACKGROUND REPORTS
Each applicant is required to submit a complete report of criminal justice information for Alaska under AS 12.62.005 – AS
12.62.200 and the applicant’s primary state of residence if it’s a state other than Alaska.
The Alaska report can be obtained by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Alaska State Troopers. The report must be
issued no earlier than 90 days prior to the date of this application.
The Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records and Identification (R&I) Bureau maintains Alaska criminal justice
information. An application for an Alaska report of criminal justice can be obtained online or in person. Please check with
the law enforcement office regarding what will be required to obtain the report.
In addition to the Alaska reports, if a state other than Alaska is your primary state of residence you must submit an equivalent
report from your state of residency. To obtain this report, contact your local law enforcement office to obtain a complete
report of criminal justice information.
Note: The report of state criminal justice information must come from a law enforcement agency. Internet self‐searches will
not be accepted. The report must include previous and middle names. - 4. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts mailed directly from colleges and/or universities of attendance (official transcripts submitted previously
to qualify for the CPA Examination in Alaska and NO changes have occurred, do not need to be resubmitted). In accordance
with AS 08.04.120, applicants must have an accounting concentration. An accounting concentration consists of at least 24
semester credit hours of accounting courses, and at least 9 total semester credit hours of business law, economics, and
college math/computer science. In accordance with AS 08.04.120, total educational program must include at least 150
semester hours. - 5. VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE
Proof of accounting experience satisfactory to the Board. Use the attached Verification of Accounting Experience form (#08
4092b). If your experience was obtained under the supervision of a CPA who is not certified in Alaska, you must also use the
attached CPA Supervisor License Verification form (#08‐4092d) to verify the supervising CPA’s license to practice. - 6. AICPA CERTIFICATE
Official verification mailed directly from the AICPA showing that you passed the AICPA Comprehensive ethics
course/examination for licensure. The State Board of Public Accountancy does not administer the ethics examination; it is
provided and graded by the AICPA. To request the exam, contact: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants at
(888) 777‐7077. - 7. EXAM SCORES
Official verification of your exam scores if passed in another state. Use the attached Authorization for Interstate Exchange of
Examination and License Information form (#08‐4092a). - 8. LICENSE HISTORY
Official verification of certification/license/permit from each state in which you hold or have held a certificate or license or
permit to practice.
Key Exam Process Links for Alaska
APPLICATION FEES
Fees made payable to “State of Alaska” as required under 12 AAC 02.340.
Nonrefundable Initial Application Fee:
$200.00
Certified Public Accountant License Fee:
$300.00
Total Fees Due:
Please visit the State of Board of Public Accountancy, Professional Licensing, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (alaska.gov) for more information.