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Alaska CPA License Renewal Deadline 2027

Alaska CPA license renewal

Individual CPA/public accountant license
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
December 31, 2027Biennial. All individual CPA/public-accountant licenses share one statewide fixed licensing period -- currently January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 -- with no cohort/parity/birth-month split. This date is corroborated by the parallel firm-permit rule (12 AAC 04.280(c), which explicitly states a renewal is 'due not later than December 31') and by the Board's own published renewal materials, though the individual-license statute (AS 08.04.105(a)) establishes only the general biennial mechanic, not this specific date, in its own text. Exception: the Board's renewal form (cpa4060.pdf) states licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date run to the NEXT biennial expiration instead -- someone newly licensed in the last 90 days of this window renews in 2029, not 2027.
Alaska CPA/PA License Renewal form (cpa4060.pdf, Rev. 10/16/2025): "Licenses are issued for a two-year period and expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years, regardless of the date of issuance" -- current period Jan 1, 2026-Dec 31, 2027.
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Firm permit
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
December 31, 2027Biennial. All CPA firm permits share the same statewide fixed licensing period as individual licenses. 12 AAC 04.280(c) establishes the biennial mechanic and a December 31 filing deadline; it does not itself name which two-year window is current. The current window -- January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 -- is confirmed directly on the Board's own CPA Firm Permit Renewal form (cpa4062.pdf), which states it in its own header. Exception: the same form states permits issued within 90 days of the expiration date run to the NEXT biennial expiration instead -- a firm newly permitted in the last 90 days of this window renews in 2029, not 2027.
Alaska CPA Firm Permit Renewal form (cpa4062.pdf, Rev. 10/16/2025): "CPA Firm Permit Renewal January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027"; General Information/PERMIT TERM: "Permits are issued for a two-year period and expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years, regardless of the date of issuance, except permits issued within 90 days of the expiration date which are issued to the next biennial expiration date."
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Last verified: 2026-09-21 · checked against the regulator's own official records rather than codified statute or administrative rule text — see the citation above for exactly what we checked and why; we say so instead of presenting it as primary law (see how we verify every deadline). Always confirm with the official state board before relying on this date. License requirements and deadlines can change.

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Renewal fee: $300. Flat $300 biennial renewal fee, per 12 AAC 02.340(4). Firm permit renewal is a separate, higher $400 biennial fee, per 12 AAC 02.340(9). On the Board's most recent renewal forms (cpa4060.pdf/cpa4062.pdf, 2026-2027 cycle, due Dec 31, 2025), licenses/permits first issued on or after January 1, 2025 were prorated to $150/$200; the 2028-2029 form (for the Dec 31, 2027 renewal) isn't published yet, so newer licensees/firms should check it when it posts. read the rule →

CPE required: 80 hours every 2 years (4 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Alaska license? →

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Frequently asked questions

How does Alaska's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Biennial. All individual CPA/public-accountant licenses share one statewide fixed licensing period -- currently January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 -- with no cohort/parity/birth-month split. This date is corroborated by the parallel firm-permit rule (12 AAC 04.280(c), which explicitly states a renewal is 'due not later than December 31') and by the Board's own published renewal materials, though the individual-license statute (AS 08.04.105(a)) establishes only the general biennial mechanic, not this specific date, in its own text. Exception: the Board's renewal form (cpa4060.pdf) states licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date run to the NEXT biennial expiration instead -- someone newly licensed in the last 90 days of this window renews in 2029, not 2027.

How much does it cost to renew a CPA license in Alaska?

$300. Flat $300 biennial renewal fee, per 12 AAC 02.340(4). Firm permit renewal is a separate, higher $400 biennial fee, per 12 AAC 02.340(9). On the Board's most recent renewal forms (cpa4060.pdf/cpa4062.pdf, 2026-2027 cycle, due Dec 31, 2025), licenses/permits first issued on or after January 1, 2025 were prorated to $150/$200; the 2028-2029 form (for the Dec 31, 2027 renewal) isn't published yet, so newer licensees/firms should check it when it posts.

Does Alaska require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- Alaska requires 80 hours of CPE every 2 years. That includes 4 ethics hours. See the full Alaska CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Alaska CPA license?

$400. $300 biennial renewal fee (12 AAC 02.340(4)) plus $100 delayed-renewal penalty (12 AAC 02.340(13)), once a license has lapsed more than 60 days -- covers the common under-1-year lapse. For a longer lapse (1-3 years), the $300 renewal fee is owed for EACH lapsed biennial period, so the total scales up; a lapse of 5+ years cannot be reinstated at all.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Alaska?

Yes -- Alaska has its own firm-level registration or permit requirement, separate from an individual CPA's license renewal. See the full Alaska firm renewal page for the exact cycle and citation.

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