Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Arkansas Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Arkansas CPA need?
40/yr or 120/3yr. Here is what Arkansas CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 40/yr or 120/3yr
- Reporting cycle: 1 year annual (optional 3-yr rolling)
- Annual minimum: 40
- Ethics: 4 hrs acct ethics/36mo incl 1 hr AR Board Laws & Rules (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Renews Jan 1 annually
- Other key rules: 40% in acct/attest/ethics/tax; self-study capped 80%.
Heads up: Arkansas requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Arkansas’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Arkansas. Newly licensed CPAs often have a prorated or waived first cycle — check your renewal notice.
How CPE Options helps
CPE Options is mobile-first self-study built for busy accountants: take courses on any device, pass the exam, and download your certificate the same day. Our free Compliance Manager maps every credit you earn to Arkansas’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
Source: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements/arkansas
