Legal & Financial, Arkansas

CPA cost in Little Rock, AR

A typical CPA figure in Little Rock is about $204 per hour, about 19% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Little Rock

$204

per hour

Fair price range: $122 to $367

On the low end
$122
On the high end
$367

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Little Rock. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Firm size
  2. Specialty
  3. Business returns
  4. Advisory
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a local small firm
  2. Separate bookkeeping
  3. Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
  4. Prepare a P&L first
  5. Clarify what the rate includes

CPA in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Little Rock, AR$204
$122 to $367
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Akron, OH$223
$134 to $401
Cedartown, GA$219
$131 to $394
Columbus, GA$215
$129 to $387
Dayton, OH$223
$134 to $401
Fort Wayne, IN$218
$131 to $392

Other Legal & Financial costs in Little Rock

Questions people ask

CPA in Little Rock: what does it cost?

In Little Rock, AR, CPA typically costs about $204 per hour, with most prices between $122 and $367.

Why is Little Rock lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Little Rock, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Little Rock about 19% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.