Learn The 7 Simple Steps to Qualifying To Become A Licensed CPA in Arkansas:
- Meet The Education Requirements in Arkansas
- Submit Your CPA Exam Application in Arkansas
- Request Your College Transcripts in Arkansas
- Pay Your NASBA CPA Schedule Fees in Arkansas
- Schedule Your CPA Exam Sections At A Prometric Center in Arkansas
- Find A CPA Exam Mentor To Help You Pass
- Find A CPA Review Course To Study
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Arkansas Requirements Overview:
Arkansas's (AR) CPA exam requirements are somewhat complex. Be sure to gain an understanding of the different levels of education requirements listed below and listed on Arkansas's website.
Disclosure: Please note that I do my best to keep these requirements up to date but seeing as there are more than 50 states and nations with individual requirements it is difficult for me to keep up with them all. Please verify each requirement with your state board of accountancy to ensure 100% accuracy!
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Education Requirements
What are the education requirements in Arkansas?
150 Hours Requirement
AR requires 150 hours to sit for the CPA exam. This can include a bachelors degree with 150 hours or an equivalent graduate degree.
NOTE: You must have all educational requirements met before sitting for the exam in AR.
Accounting Course Requirements
* AR requires 30 accounting credit hours (minimum grade of "C") for undergrad.
* For more information regarding the levels of accreditation required for graduate courses refer to the Arkansas state accounting website here: http://www.arkansas.gov/asbpa/
Business Course Requirements
To sit for the CPA exam, AR requires at least 30 hours of Business Course credit hours
Business Law Requirements
AR does not have a business law requirement
Ethics Exam
Required to take AICPA Ethics Exam
Age & Residency Requirements
What are the age and residency requirements in Arkansas?
US Citizenship Requirement
You are NOT Required for Arkansas to be US Citizen to sit for the CPA exam
Residency Requirement
Arkansas does NOT require you to be a resident, employee, OR have an office in the state for you to take the CPA exam.
Minimum Age to Sit for the CPA Exam
Arkansas does not have a minimum age requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
Arkansas CPA Exam Fees
How much does it cost to take the CPA exam in Arkansas?
Arkansas has fairly standard exam fee rates. If you need to re-take a part there is a variable re-application fee that you will have to pay based on the total # of parts you need to re-take.
Initial Application Fee: |
$120 |
Audit: |
$195.35 |
Financial: |
$195.35 |
Regulation: |
$176.25 |
Business: |
$176.25 |
Total: |
$863.20 |
Special Fees: |
$50 first time fee |
Already Passed The CPA Exam in Arkansas? Here Are The CPA License Requirements
Education Requirements:
* No Additional Requirements
Experience Requirements:
* To obtain your CPA license AR requires at least 1 year of relevant accounting experience (public accounting, private, or governmental). 1 year is equivalent to 2,000 hours.
* Part time is allowed as long as 2,000 hours are obtained within 1-3 years.
* It is required your experience be verified by an active CPA licensee.
* Once you have passed the exam you will have 3 years to become licensed.
Arkansas State Board Contact Info
Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy
101 East Capitol, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201
Web: http://www.arkansas.gov/asbpa/
Phone: 501-682-1520
Fax: 501-682-5538
Email: ASBPA@Arkansas.gov
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bryan Kesler, CPA is the founder of Kesler CPA Review & Ultimate CPA Exam Guide which earned him a spot on CPA Practice Advisor's Top 20 Under 40.
He has helped thousands of CPA candidates pass the CPA exam since 2013. You can contact him via email bryan@cpaexamguide.com
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