The #1 point you need to know about Kansas CPA exam requirements is that you have to be a local resident in order to get the CPA license. You will also need to accumulate 150 semester hours before you can apply.
Another “special” requirement from KS State Board is that candidates are requested to take 11 semester oral and communications classes.
Kansas CPA Exam Requirements
1. Education Requirements To Sit For The Exam:
- Bachelor degree or above
- 150 semester units from an accredited university or educational institution.
- CPA review courses can be counted towards this as long as they are offered by accredited educational institutions (the commercial ones featured in CPA exam review courses page don’t count unless they arrange to have it taught in schools)
- Course requirement:
- Accounting: 30 semester units
- General education: 42 semester units — please check here for specific subject requirements
- Oral and communication: 11 semester units
2. Additional Requirements To Get CPA Certificate / License:
Kansas is a two-tier state, which means that you must obtain a CPA certificate before you can apply for a permit to practice. Please note that the certification does not allow you to practice or hold out as a CPA.
(i) Certification
- Passing of the CPA exam and the CPA Ethics Exam administered by the AICPA.
(ii) Permit to practice (License)
Work Experience:
- 1 year of public or non-public accounting experience (i.e. accounting experience in government, industry, academia or public practice is qualified)
- The experience has to be verified by an active CPA but no need to be supervised by one.
3. Residency & Age Requirements:
- US citizenship not required
- Candidate must be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in Kansas. This implies that SSN is required.
- Minimum age: none
4. Fees:
- First-timers: standard CPA exam fees ($743) + $145 initial application fee
- Repeaters: exam fees + $65-110 repeat application fees
5. Other Useful Information:
6. Contact:
Kansas Board of Accountancy
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Suite 556
Topeka, KS 66612-1239
- Email: info@ksboa.ks.gov, cpaes-ks@nasba.org
- Phone: 785-296-2162
- Fax: 785-291-3501
Can’t Get Qualified In Kansas?
Don’t give up, as you may well be qualified to register through other states and sit for the same CPA exam. With the recent Substantial Equivalency (CPA reciprocity) rule CPAs from most states can practice across the country.
- Feel free to check out the overall CPA Exam Requirements here.
More Questions?
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* 1 semester = 1.5 quarters
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