Alaska CPA Requirements (2026): Exam and License
Alaska exam entry, license pathways, coursework, and fees, with researched changes for your 2027 plan.
Checkpoint 1
Can I take the exam?
Multiple options
Alaska lists several exam-entry combinations, including degree/coursework, near-degree, and degree/experience options. It does not use a universal 150-credit exam requirement.
Check exam entryCheckpoint 2
Can I obtain the license?
Alaska repealed the 150-credit licensing requirement on January 1, 2026. The current framework combines a qualifying bachelor’s degree, an accounting concentration, and two years of qualifying experience.
Degree, concentration, qualifying experience, and any additional application conditions must be checked together.
Review license choicesPermission to sit
Alaska CPA Exam eligibility
Alaska lists several exam-entry combinations, including degree/coursework, near-degree, and degree/experience options. It does not use a universal 150-credit exam requirement.
- Candidates must be at least 18. NASBA lists no exam residency or Social Security number requirement.
- Use the exact option that matches your degree status and accounting concentration; a near-degree exception has its own conditions.
Map your transcript
Alaska accounting and business coursework
Read each row as a separate checkpoint. Course level, required subjects, degree status, and exceptions can matter as much as the total. The board or designated evaluator determines which courses qualify.
| Checkpoint | Accounting | Business / related subjects | Degree and other conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam entry | Depends on the NASBA eligibility option | Check the selected option | Degree, near-degree, and experience combinations differ |
| License | Accounting concentration | Within the qualifying degree requirements | Bachelor’s degree; 150-credit requirement repealed |
Collect the evidence
Degree award, official transcript, course descriptions, and any required evaluation.
Map accepted subjects
Separate accounting, business, ethics, and other required subjects without assuming overlap.
Resolve the exact gap
Ask about the disputed course or condition before paying for another class or application.
Education plus experience
Alaska CPA license pathways
Alaska repealed the 150-credit licensing requirement on January 1, 2026. The current framework combines a qualifying bachelor’s degree, an accounting concentration, and two years of qualifying experience.
| Route / availability | Education | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Current bachelor’s route | Bachelor’s degree with accounting concentration | 2 years of qualifying experience |
- The degree and concentration still matter after repeal of the additional credit requirement.
- After licensure, the board notice describes 80 biennial CPE hours, at least 20 annually, including four ethics hours. These renewal requirements are separate from exam admission.
Dates that affect your decision
Planning for Alaska CPA requirements in 2027
A 2027 candidate can plan around the current bachelor’s-and-experience framework while keeping the January 2026 change date visible.
January 1, 2026
Effective150-credit requirement repealed
Do not use an older 150-only licensing summary to decide whether additional college credits are necessary.
Worked planning example
A bachelor’s graduate considering extra credits
Illustrative candidate scenario, not an eligibility determination.
Starting point
You have a bachelor’s degree and want to know whether to buy another 30 credits before starting the CPA Exam.
What the rules mean
Alaska’s repeal means that the old 150-credit licensing statement cannot settle that decision. Your concentration and experience still need review.
Next action
Map the degree to Alaska’s current requirements and choose the applicable exam option before paying for extra coursework.
From education to an appointment
How to apply and prepare in Alaska
- 1
Confirm the application owner
Use the official exam instructions linked above to identify the board or designated exam service. Exam and license applications may go to different owners.
- 2
Prepare the education record
Arrange official transcripts and any required evaluation, degree evidence, course descriptions, identity, and state-specific records. Resolve the exact eligibility question before paying.
- 3
Apply for a section you can prepare for
After the responsible authority confirms eligibility, follow its section application and payment instructions. Keep the actual application and examination charges separate.
- 4
Use the Notice to Schedule
Check the authorized section, name, and expiration on the NTS. Book the testing appointment through the official scheduling process within that authorization.
- 5
Complete the exam and license file
Pass AUD, FAR, REG, and one Discipline, then complete the selected license route’s education, experience, ethics, and documentation requirements. Track each official deadline separately.
This sequence organizes your planning. The state-specific facts and exceptions in the sections above take priority; the official application instructions establish the required filing order.
Budget separate charges
Alaska CPA exam and application fees
These are individually sourced charges, not a complete licensing budget or an official 2027 fee schedule. Evaluation, section applications, testing, ethics, background checks, international testing, rescheduling, and licensing can be separate costs.
| Charge | Published amount | What it covers | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education evaluation | $121.00 | Evaluation charge listed by NASBA. Foreign-education evaluation may be separate. | Verify this charge |
| Exam section application | $109.00 | Follow the jurisdiction’s section-application rules. Do not assume one application charge covers all four sections. | Verify this charge |
| Each exam section | $268.59 | One section’s examination charge, separate from its application charge. | Verify this charge |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the Alaska CPA Exam requirements in 2026?
- Alaska lists several exam-entry combinations, including degree/coursework, near-degree, and degree/experience options. It does not use a universal 150-credit exam requirement. Candidates must be at least 18. NASBA lists no exam residency or Social Security number requirement. Use the exact option that matches your degree status and accounting concentration; a near-degree exception has its own conditions.
- Does Alaska require 150 hours for CPA licensure in 2026?
- Alaska repealed the 150-credit licensing requirement on January 1, 2026. The current framework combines a qualifying bachelor’s degree, an accounting concentration, and two years of qualifying experience. Current bachelor’s route: Bachelor’s degree with accounting concentration; 2 years of qualifying experience.
- How should I plan for Alaska CPA requirements in 2027?
- A 2027 candidate can plan around the current bachelor’s-and-experience framework while keeping the January 2026 change date visible.
- Are Alaska exam eligibility and licensing the same?
- They are separate checkpoints. Alaska’s repeal means that the old 150-credit licensing statement cannot settle that decision. Your concentration and experience still need review. Map the degree to Alaska’s current requirements and choose the applicable exam option before paying for extra coursework.
- What should I confirm before applying in Alaska?
- Confirm the detailed alternative exam combinations and accepted concentration with the evaluator before treating this outline as a personal eligibility result.
- Does a CPAPass account apply for my Alaska license?
- No. CPAPass provides CPA Exam practice and study planning. The state board and its designated services evaluate education, approve exam applications, and issue licenses or permits.
Evidence and review dates
Official Alaska requirements sources
Core research date: . Licensing review date: . Proposed rules, effective dates, and unresolved details remain labeled in the relevant sections. Official authorities decide eligibility; this guide helps you prepare the questions and records.