CPA Exam Resource Center

Bell & Company has a vested interest in your success as a Certified Public Accountant. Our CPA program reflects our commitment to employee advancement through financial support, in-house resources, and structured expectations. Participation in the program demonstrates your dedication to your future—and we’re here to help.

Expectations:

  • All accounting staff are expected to work steadily toward CPA licensure.

  • The goal: Pass all four sections of the exam within 2 years of your date of hire or becoming eligible to sit.

  • Lack of progress may result in removal from the program.

What We Provide

  • Study Materials

    Full coverage of Becker CPA Review materials.

    *Alternative providers must be pre-approved.

  • CPA Exam Fee Reimbursement

    Reimbursement for one passing exam fee per section, after all four are passed.

    *Original receipts required.

  • Paid Time Off

    Up to 8 hours per part (32 hours total) of paid time to sit for the exam.

    *Retakes use PTO or Leave Without Pay.

  • Bonus

    Earn a $5,000 bonus for passing all four parts within 2 years.

    *Bonus is issued after 6 months of continuous employment.

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ARIES: Get Your First CPA Exam Section Reimbursed (Before You Pass)

Dd you know you can be reimbursed for your first CPA exam section fee before you’ve even taken the test?

Through the Arkansas Resident Initial Exam Support (ARIES) program, eligible Arkansas residents can apply for a $254.80 refund for their first CPA exam section fee—even before passing.

Here’s how it works with Bell’s reimbursement policy:

  • Bell reimburses exam fees after you’ve passed all four sections.

  • If you receive ARIES reimbursement for the first section, Bell will cover the other three once you’ve passed them.

Who qualifies?

To be eligible for the ARIES refund, you must:

  • Be an Arkansas resident with either:

    • A valid Arkansas driver’s license OR

    • An offer letter from an Arkansas-based company dated within 1 year of registration

How to apply:

  1. Complete the ARIES Reimbursement Request Form

  2. Submit it with your Arkansas residency documentation

  3. Email to: asbpa@arkansas.gov

💡 Reminder: Application fees are not reimbursed—only the section fee is refundable.

For questions, contact the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy at 501-682-1520.

🎉 CPA Bonus Countdown

Pass all 4 sections within 2 years to earn your $5,000 bonus.


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