Acceptance of uniformed service education, training, experience, or service-issued credential
Effective Mar 5, 2026Ark. R. 2026-21 (eff. March 5, 2026)Arkansas Code § 17-12-203
(a) The Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy shall accept relevant and applicable uniformed service education, training, or service-issued credential toward licensure qualifications or requirements when considering an application for initial licensure of an individual who is:
- (1) A uniformed service member; or
- (2) A uniformed service veteran who makes an application within one (1) year of his or her discharge from uniformed service.
- (b) The board will accept the applicant’s military training and experience in the practice of accounting in lieu of experience or education required for licensure if the board determines that the military training and experience is a satisfactory substitute for the experience or education required for licensure.