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Kentucky (KY) CPA CPE Requirements

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Kentucky CPA CPE Requirements Overview

CPE Requirements80 CPE hours if they worked 3,000 or more hours in public accounting over the two years prior to renewal; all others need 60 CPE hours.
License Renewal Period1 August biennially in odd or even-numbered years based on the certificate number.
CPE Reporting CycleJanuary 1 to December 31; even-numbered license holders report in odd years, while odd-numbered license holders report in even years.
Ethics RequirementTwo (2) hours of ethics during the two-year period.
Carryover creditKentucky CPAs can carry over a maximum of 20 Credits.
Subject Area Restriction
  • CPAs with an 80-hour CPE requirement may include up to 8 hours of personal development courses.  
  • CPAs with a 60-hour CPE requirement may include up to 12 hours of personal development courses.

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Kentucky CPE RequirementKentucky CPAs are required to complete 80 CPE hours if they have worked 3,000 hours or more in a licensed public accounting firm during the two calendar years leading up to their license renewal. All other licensees must complete 60 CPE hours during the same period.
Initial CPE HoursNew licensees in Kentucky must earn two CPE hours for each full month their license is held, up to the maximum required hours for the reporting period, if they held the license for less than two full calendar years. Ethics hours are not included in this total. View more
Ethics RequirementKentucky CPAs must complete 2 hours of ethics during the two-year period. View more
Content Requirement
  • CPAs with an 80-hour CPE requirement may include up to 8 hours of personal development courses. 
  • CPAs with a 60-hour CPE requirement may include up to 12 hours of personal development courses. View more
Subject AreasKentucky CPAs can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning ModesAll CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible Learning Activities
Self-Study, Live Webinars, Articles, University or college courses, Formal in-firm education programs, Instructor, Lecturer, or Discussion Leader Authorship of books and articles (max. 25% of CPE for articles and books), Teaching (max. 60% of renewal requirement), and more.
CPE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by 1 August biennially in odd or even-numbered years based on the certificate number. 
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Reporting
CPE credits must be reported biennially from January 1 to December 31; even-numbered license holders report in odd years, while odd-numbered license holders report in even years.
License Renewal
Renew your CPA license by August 1 biennially in odd or even-numbered years based on the certificate number. Failure to comply with CPE requirements will require the licensee to contact the board before the renewal period if credits are incomplete. View more
Carry Forward
Kentucky 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 Kentucky CPAs is $100 for a two-year license, due by August 1. If not renewed by this date, a late fee of $200 applies for online renewals between August 2 and September 1. View more 

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Contact Information for the Kentucky Board of Accountancy

Kentucky Board of Accountancy 
332 West Broadway, Suite 310 
Louisville, KY 40202 
Phone: (502) 595-3037 
Fax: (502) 595-4500 
Email: cpa@ky.gov
Website: Kentucky Board of Accountancy

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Kentucky’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

Kentucky CPAs are required to complete 80 CPE hours if they have worked 3,000 hours or more in a licensed public accounting firm during the two calendar years before their license renewal. All other licensees must complete 60 CPE hours within the same period.

Newly licensed Kentucky CPAs must earn 2 CPE hours for each full month their license is held, up to the maximum required hours for the reporting period, if they held the license for less than two full calendar years. Ethics hours are not included in this total.

Yes, Kentucky CPAs must complete 2 hours of ethics during the two-year reporting period. Click here to access the ethics course on myCPE. 

Yes, CPAs with an 80-hour CPE requirement can include up to 8 hours of personal development courses. Those with a 60-hour requirement can include up to 12 hours of personal development courses.

Kentucky CPAs can find detailed information about approved fields of study on the state's Board of Accountancy website

Yes, all CPE hours can be completed through self-study as long as the courses are provided by approved providers.

Eligible CPE activities include Self-Study, Live Webinars, University or college courses, Formal in-firm education programs, Teaching (up to 60% of the requirement), Authorship of books and articles (up to 25%), and more

CPE credits must be completed by August 1 biennially in odd or even-numbered years based on the certificate number.

Fast Track CPE from myCPE offers expertly curated Kentucky CPE packages that meet the state’s continuing education requirements. These comprehensive packages save time by covering all your CPE needs. 

CPE credits must be reported biennially from January 1 to December 31. Even-numbered license holders report in odd years, while odd-numbered license holders report in even years.  

Kentucky CPAs must renew their licenses by August 1 biennially in odd or even-numbered years based on their certificate number.  

Yes, Kentucky CPAs can carry forward up to 20 CPE credits.

Kentucky CPAs must retain their CPE records for 5 years.

The renewal fee for Kentucky CPAs is $100 for a two-year license. A late fee of $200 applies for renewals after August 1. View more

Kentucky CPAs can visit the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy website for more information on CPE requirements and regulations.

If Kentucky CPAs do not meet their CPE requirements, they must contact the state board before the renewal period to address the incomplete credits. View more

Yes, Kentucky Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses if the provider is approved by NASBA. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Kentucky’s CPE regulations. You can refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to check eligibility.