KSCPA Requirements 2026Updated July 27, 2026
Kansas CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Kansas
120/150
Credit Hours*
1
Year Experience
$250
License Fee
80
CPE Hours/2 Years
Key Facts
- ✓HB 2573 adds a 120-credit + experience pathway, effective July 1, 2026
- ✓150-credit pathway with 1 year experience preserved
- ✓30 accounting credits needed
- ✓80 hours of CPE required every 2 years
*Kansas offers a 120-credit pathway (HB 2573) with additional experience requirements. See Licensure Pathways below for details.
Education & Experience Requirements
Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.
Education Requirements
Degree RequiredBachelor's degree
Total Credit Hours150
Accounting Credits30
Business Credits42
Additional Requirements:
- •Must include auditing, tax, and cost accounting
Kansas offers alternative pathways. See Licensure Pathways below.
Experience Requirements
Total Experience12 months (1 year)
SupervisionLicensed CPA
Acceptable Experience Types:
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
- ✓Academia
Exam Eligibility
Education to SitBachelor's degree with accounting concentration (or bachelor's + 30 additional hours, or post-baccalaureate degree); coursework must include 30 accounting + 42 business/general education hours
Accounting Credits to Sit30
Business Credits to Sit42
Minimum AgeNone
Residency RequiredYes
SSN RequiredYes
Licensing & CPE
Initial License Fee$250
Renewal Fee$165
Renewal Period2 years
CPE Hours Required80 per 2 years
Ethics CPE RequiredYes
Licensure Pathways
Active
Traditional 150-Credit Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
- •150 semester hours with 30 accounting credits
- •1 year (2,000 hours) of supervised experience
- •Preserved alongside the new experience-based pathway
ActiveHB 2573
120-Credit + Experience Pathway
120
Credits
2
Years Exp.
Effective: July 1, 2026
- •Bachelor's degree with accounting concentration
- •2 years of accounting experience (alternative to 150 SH)
- •A 1-year experience option also exists when paired with additional educational requirements
- •Replaced "substantial equivalency" with explicit licensure criteria
ActiveHB 2573
Post-Baccalaureate Degree Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
Effective: July 1, 2026
- •Post-baccalaureate or higher degree with an accounting concentration (K.S.A. 1-302a(a)(3))
- •Not less than 1 year of accounting experience
- •Signed by Gov. Laura Kelly on April 9, 2026; effective July 1, 2026
Kansas State Board of Accountancy
Kansas Board of Accountancy
Application Tips
- 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
- 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
- 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
- 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Disclaimer: Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Kansas State Board of Accountancy before beginning your application. Last updated: 2026-07-27.
Kansas CPE & License Renewal
80
CPE Hours Per Period
2 Years
Renewal Cycle
~40
Hours Per Year
Required
Ethics CPE
Initial License Fee
$250
Renewal Fee
$165 every 2 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the traditional 150-credit pathway, Kansas requires 1 year (2,000 hours) of supervised experience. Under the new 120-credit pathway (HB 2573, effective July 1, 2026), 2 years of accounting experience is required. Internships do not count.
Education Programs for Kansas
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