Kentucky CPA Requirements
How to become a CPA in the state of A Kentucky…
How to become a CPA in Kentucky?
Do you want to become a Certified Public Accountant in Kentucky? The goal is worthy, but understanding the examination and licensing eligibility requirements might be tricky. If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide on Kentucky’s CPA policies, this page is for you.
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Overview of Kentucky Requirements
150
Semester Units
$979
in Application fees
2000
Hours of Experience
YES
Residency or
Citizenship Requirements
YES
International Exam Program
NO
Ethics Exam
Kentucky CPA requirement details:
Educational Requirement: One must complete 150 credit hours of college education with a concentration in accounting, including at least 39 hours in business-related subjects, of which 27 hours must be in accounting subject study.
Experience Requirements: To obtain Kentucky’s CPA license, applicants must show proof of a minimum of 2,000 experience hours obtained over a period of at least 12 hours. The experience doesn’t have to be obtained under a practicing CPA’s supervision.
Ethics Exam: No
Social Security Requirements: Yes
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Minimum Age: 18 years.
Citizenship: Kentucky CPA license applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen residing in any state.
- Be a foreign citizen with a legal U.S. residency permit.
- Be an employee in accounting or attest position in a public accounting firm with an office in the U.S.
More Requirements: None.
Kentucky State Board of Accountancy
332 West Broadway, Suite 310
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 595-3037
Fax: (502) 595-4500
Registration fee: $30 per exam section, so $120 per four sections.
Re-examination fees: to retake Kentucky’s CPA exam, one must pay a $30 registration and a $209.99 Board fee per exam section.
All fees are non-refundable.
Kentucky CPA licenses must be renewed on a biennial basis. The next renewal cycle for odd-numbered licenses ends on July 31, 2023, and for even-numbered licenses on July 31, 2024.
Kentucky CPAs must complete at least 80 hours of CPE per two-year licensing period with up to eight hours of personal development courses.
To learn more, visit the Kentucky Society of CPAs or the Kentucky Board of Accountancy website.
A guide to Kentucky’s CPA Exam requirements can be found on the Kentucky Society of CPAs website.
Note: Read Kentucky Statutes, Title 201, Chapter 001 Board of Accountancy for more information on the state’s public accountancy practice policies.
