Board of Public Accountancy Applications and Forms Notice Regarding Criminal Background Checks An applicant applying for a certified public accountant license is required by 12 AAC 04.161 to submit an official report of state criminal justice information under AS 12.62.005 – 12.62.200, and if a state other than Alaska is the applicant’s primary state of residence, an equivalent report issued by that other state. The board will accept supporting documentation from the records keeper in the relevant jurisdiction. Criminal background checks can come directly from the issuing agency to our office. Criminal background checks can come from the applicant if the report remains in its original, sealed envelope. The preferred method of receiving background checks is via hardcopy mail. Criminal background checks will be accepted via e-mail only if it can be verified that the sender e-mail belongs to a government e-mail address or similar authority. Some states do not allow distribution of criminal background checks to third parties or will not provide a report to the applicant if the intent is to forward it to a third party. If you have been licensed in a state that does not authorize the release of a criminal record report to a third party, please submit supporting documentation. Click here for an example of supporting documentation. CPA Individual Forms Certified Public Accountant by Examination #08-4984, Revised 07/26/2025 Certified Public Accountant by Reciprocity #08-4985, Revised 07/26/2025 Application for Reinstatement of CPA License #08-4144, Revised 01/27/2025 Application for Reactivation #08-4635, Revised 03/03/2014 Firm Application CPA Firm Permit Initial Application #08-4879, Revised 05/28/2024 CPA Firms (firms with an office in Alaska): Under the updated definition of firm, sole proprietors are also now required to obtain a firm permit. Per AS 08.04.680(6), “firm” means a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other legal entity. Per AS 08.04.680 (14), “practice of public accounting” means the offering to perform or the performance as a person holding a license, practice privilege, or permit under this chapter of a service involving the use of accounting or auditing skills; in this paragraph, “accounting or auditing skills” includes preparing financial statements, issuing reports, furnishing management services, furnishing financial advisory services, providing consulting services, preparing tax returns, advising on tax matters, or consulting on tax matters. If you are signing “CPA” and/or engaged in the practice of public accounting with your business, your firm needs to obtain a firm permit. Renewal Forms Click Here to Renew Online CPA or Public Accountant License Renewal Application #08-4060, Revised 10/16/2025 CPA Firm Permit Renewal Application #08-4062, Revised 10/16/2025 CPE Tracking Sheet 2024-2025 To be used by licensees selected for random & mandatory CPE audit. Out of State CPA Firms (firms with a principal place of business outside of Alaska and no office in Alaska) Firm mobility in Alaska starts January 1, 2026. If your firms principal place of business is outside of Alaska and you do not have an office in Alaska, you do not need to renew your firm permit (but, you can renew if you want to). If your firm opens an office in Alaska, a firm permit is required. Miscellaneous Forms Division forms may be found in the CBPL Quick links, located in the sidebar to the right