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Kansas CPA CPE Requirements

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Kansas CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements
80 hours for each biennial period (with a minimum of 16 per year if a licensed municipal public accountant).
License Renewal Period
June 30th, biennially in odd or even-numbered years based on the certificate number.
CPE Reporting Cycle
July 1 to June 30, biennially in odd or even-numbered years based on the certificate number.
Ethics Requirement
Two (2) hours every two years.
Carry Over Credits
Excess Credit of up to 20 CPE hours can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
  • A maximum of 30 percent (24 CPE) credits can be taken in subject areas of personal development. 
  • Licensed municipal public accountants in Kansas must complete at least 8 hours in municipal accounting or auditing.

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Kansas CPE Requirement
Kansas CPAs are required to complete 80 hours every two years, with a minimum of 16 hours each year specifically for licensed municipal public accountants.
Initial CPE Hours
New licensees in Kansas must complete CPE hours proportional to the total required for the renewal period, based on the full months from the permit's issuance date until the next renewal date on June 30. View More
Ethics Requirement
Kansas CPAs must complete 2 hours of professional ethics during the two-year period. View More
Content Requirement
  • Licensed municipal public accountants in Kansas must complete at least 8 hours in municipal accounting or auditing. 
  • A maximum of 30% of the total CPE hours can be obtained through personal development courses. View More
Subject Areas
No specific subject areas are specified, but NASBA-approved fields are accepted. Click here for more information.
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible Learning Activities
Group Internet Based, QAS Self-Study, University or college courses, Attending technical sessions Instructor, Lecturer, or Discussion Leader (max. 50% of the total hours), Authorship of books and articles, and more.
CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by June 30 of even-numbered years for licenses issued in even-numbered years, and June 30 of odd-numbered years for licenses issued in odd-numbered years.
Reporting
CPE credits must be reported by July 1 of the issue year to June 30 of the renewal year in a biennial period.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by June 30 of even-numbered years for licenses issued in even-numbered years, and June 30 of odd-numbered years for licenses issued in odd-numbered years. Failure to comply with CPE requirements will require the applicant to pay a penalty of $225. View More
Carry Forward
Kansas CPAs can carry over a maximum of 20 Credits.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years. View More
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Kansas CPAs is $150. View More

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Contact Information for the Kansas Board of Accountancy

Kansas Board of Accountancy
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Suite 556
Topeka, KS 66612-1239
Phone: 785-296-2162
Fax: 785-291-3501
Email: ksboa@ks.gov
Website: Kansas Board of Accountancy

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Kansas’s CPE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirements page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years, with a minimum of 16 hours each year for licensed municipal public accountants.

New licensees must complete CPE hours proportional to the total required for the renewal period, based on the months from the permit's issuance date until the next renewal date on June 30.

Kansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must complete 2 hours of professional ethics during the two-year reporting period. Click here to view our ethics course.

A maximum of 30% of the total CPE hours can be spent in personal development courses, and Licensed municipal public accountants must complete at least 8 hours in municipal accounting or auditing.

Kansas Board of Accountancy does not specify particular subject areas, but NASBA-approved fields of study are accepted.

All CPE hours can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.

Eligible activities include Group Internet-based learning, QAS Self-Study, university or college courses, attending technical sessions, instructing, lecturing, serving as a discussion leader (up to 50% of total hours), authoring books or articles, and more.

CPE credits must be completed by June 30 of even-numbered years for licenses issued in even-numbered years and by June 30 of odd-numbered years for permits issued in odd-numbered years.

CPE credits must be reported from July 1 of the issue year to June 30 of the renewal year in a biennial period.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must renew their licenses by June 30 for permits issued in even-numbered years and by June 30 for licenses issued in odd-numbered years. Failure to comply with CPE requirements will result in a penalty of $225.

Kansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals can carry over a maximum of 20 CPE credits to the next reporting period.

Kansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years.

The renewal fee for Kansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is $150.

Yes, the Kansas Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses from NASBA providers. My CPE is a NASBA-approved provider (143597), so our courses align with Kansas CPE regulations. To check eligibility, refer to each course page's "QUALIFIES FOR" section.

For additional information on CPE requirements and regulations for Kansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals, visit the Kansas Board of Accountancy website.