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Arkansas CPA License Renewal Deadline 2026

Arkansas CPA license renewal

Individual CPA/PA license
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
December 31, 2026Annual. All Arkansas individual CPA/PA licenses expire December 31 of each year and renew annually for a one-year term.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-504(a)
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Firm registration
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
December 31, 2026Annual. All Arkansas firm registrations expire December 31 of each year and renew annually for a one-year term (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-504(b)).
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-504(b)
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Last verified: 2026-09-21 · checked against the state's codified statute or administrative rule, not just a board webpage — if we can't verify a date against primary law, we say so instead of guessing (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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Other states with the same December 31 deadline: Alabama Alaska Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii

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Renewal fee: $110. $110 annual renewal fee for an individual active license to practice, per the Board's own current rules (17 CAR 236-1101(c)(3)). Firm renewal is also $110/year -- the same rule sets identical individual and firm renewal fees. Late renewal adds $25 per month. Note a widely-cited $150 figure is the REINSTATEMENT fee in the same rule, not the renewal fee. read the rule →

CPE required: 120 hours every 3 years (4 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

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

Does Arkansas's CPA FIRM (not just the individual license) need to register separately? →

Frequently asked questions

How does Arkansas's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Annual. All Arkansas individual CPA/PA licenses expire December 31 of each year and renew annually for a one-year term.

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

$110. $110 annual renewal fee for an individual active license to practice, per the Board's own current rules (17 CAR 236-1101(c)(3)). Firm renewal is also $110/year -- the same rule sets identical individual and firm renewal fees. Late renewal adds $25 per month. Note a widely-cited $150 figure is the REINSTATEMENT fee in the same rule, not the renewal fee.

Does Arkansas require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- Arkansas requires 120 hours of CPE every 3 years. That includes 4 ethics hours. See the full Arkansas CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

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

$150. Flat, non-refundable $150 reinstatement fee (17 CAR § 236-1101) if reinstated within 3 years of expiration -- distinct from the separate $25/month late-renewal fee that accrues in the first 3 months after the December 31 expiration, before the license actually lapses.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Arkansas?

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

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