Kansas CPA Requirements (2026): Exam and License
Kansas exam entry, license pathways, coursework, and fees, with researched changes for your 2027 plan.
Checkpoint 1
Can I take the exam?
30 / 42 / 11
Kansas’s exam concentration includes 30 accounting, 42 business, and 11 communication credits under its detailed course rules.
Check exam entryCheckpoint 2
Can I obtain the license?
Kansas has enacted HB 2573 with bachelor’s/two-year, bachelor’s-plus-30/one-year, and post-bachelor’s/one-year combinations. The exact publication-based commencement was not resolved in this review.
Degree, concentration, qualifying experience, and any additional application conditions must be checked together.
Review license choicesPermission to sit
Kansas CPA Exam eligibility
Kansas’s exam concentration includes 30 accounting, 42 business, and 11 communication credits under its detailed course rules.
- NASBA also describes degree, Social Security number, and Kansas connection requirements.
- Check how course categories and overlap rules apply before adding the three subject totals together as separate new coursework.
Map your transcript
Kansas accounting and business coursework
Read each row as a separate checkpoint. Course level, required subjects, degree status, and exceptions can matter as much as the total. The board or designated evaluator determines which courses qualify.
| Checkpoint | Accounting | Business / related subjects | Degree and other conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam concentration | 30 credits | 42 credits | 11 communication credits and degree rules also apply |
| New license options | Final qualifying concentration | Final qualifying concentration | Confirm commencement and current board application instructions |
Collect the evidence
Degree award, official transcript, course descriptions, and any required evaluation.
Map accepted subjects
Separate accounting, business, ethics, and other required subjects without assuming overlap.
Resolve the exact gap
Ask about the disputed course or condition before paying for another class or application.
Education plus experience
Kansas CPA license pathways
Kansas has enacted HB 2573 with bachelor’s/two-year, bachelor’s-plus-30/one-year, and post-bachelor’s/one-year combinations. The exact publication-based commencement was not resolved in this review.
| Route / availability | Education | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Enacted bachelor’s option | Qualifying bachelor’s degree | 2 years; confirm operative date |
| Enacted additional-30 option | Qualifying bachelor’s degree plus 30 credits | 1 year; confirm operative date |
| Enacted post-bachelor’s option | Qualifying post-bachelor’s degree | 1 year; confirm operative date |
- The signed law should not be described as merely proposed.
- Until the operative date and implementation are confirmed, do not assume the new combinations are available for an application filed today.
Dates that affect your decision
Planning for Kansas CPA requirements in 2027
Prepare a 2027 plan around the enacted choices while obtaining the exact commencement and implementing requirements from the board.
Publication-based commencement
Confirmation neededHB 2573 is enacted
The bill materials require an authoritative publication/effective-date check. No invented calendar activation date is used here.
Worked planning example
Planning to use the new bachelor’s option
Illustrative candidate scenario, not an eligibility determination.
Starting point
You have a qualifying bachelor’s degree and want to apply using two years of experience.
What the rules mean
The enacted option is relevant, but its operative date and application implementation must be established first.
Next action
Ask the board to confirm the current application route and the required Kansas connection before paying.
From education to an appointment
How to apply and prepare in Kansas
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Confirm the application owner
Use the official exam instructions linked above to identify the board or designated exam service. Exam and license applications may go to different owners.
- 2
Prepare the education record
Arrange official transcripts and any required evaluation, degree evidence, course descriptions, identity, and state-specific records. Resolve the exact eligibility question before paying.
- 3
Apply for a section you can prepare for
After the responsible authority confirms eligibility, follow its section application and payment instructions. Keep the actual application and examination charges separate.
- 4
Use the Notice to Schedule
Check the authorized section, name, and expiration on the NTS. Book the testing appointment through the official scheduling process within that authorization.
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Complete the exam and license file
Pass AUD, FAR, REG, and one Discipline, then complete the selected license route’s education, experience, ethics, and documentation requirements. Track each official deadline separately.
This sequence organizes your planning. The state-specific facts and exceptions in the sections above take priority; the official application instructions establish the required filing order.
Budget separate charges
Kansas CPA exam and application fees
These are individually sourced charges, not a complete licensing budget or an official 2027 fee schedule. Evaluation, section applications, testing, ethics, background checks, international testing, rescheduling, and licensing can be separate costs.
| Charge | Published amount | What it covers | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education evaluation | $96.00 | Evaluation charge listed by NASBA. Foreign-education evaluation may be separate. | Verify this charge |
| Exam section application | $96.00 | Follow the jurisdiction’s section-application rules. Do not assume one application charge covers all four sections. | Verify this charge |
| Each exam section | $268.59 | One section’s examination charge, separate from its application charge. | Verify this charge |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the Kansas CPA Exam requirements in 2026?
- Kansas’s exam concentration includes 30 accounting, 42 business, and 11 communication credits under its detailed course rules. NASBA also describes degree, Social Security number, and Kansas connection requirements. Check how course categories and overlap rules apply before adding the three subject totals together as separate new coursework.
- Does Kansas require 150 hours for CPA licensure in 2026?
- Kansas has enacted HB 2573 with bachelor’s/two-year, bachelor’s-plus-30/one-year, and post-bachelor’s/one-year combinations. The exact publication-based commencement was not resolved in this review. Enacted bachelor’s option: Qualifying bachelor’s degree; 2 years; confirm operative date. Enacted additional-30 option: Qualifying bachelor’s degree plus 30 credits; 1 year; confirm operative date. Enacted post-bachelor’s option: Qualifying post-bachelor’s degree; 1 year; confirm operative date.
- How should I plan for Kansas CPA requirements in 2027?
- Prepare a 2027 plan around the enacted choices while obtaining the exact commencement and implementing requirements from the board.
- Are Kansas exam eligibility and licensing the same?
- They are separate checkpoints. The enacted option is relevant, but its operative date and application implementation must be established first. Ask the board to confirm the current application route and the required Kansas connection before paying.
- What should I confirm before applying in Kansas?
- The authoritative publication/commencement date and implementing details remain unresolved.
- Does a CPAPass account apply for my Kansas license?
- No. CPAPass provides CPA Exam practice and study planning. The state board and its designated services evaluate education, approve exam applications, and issue licenses or permits.
Evidence and review dates
Official Kansas requirements sources
Core research date: . Licensing review date: . Proposed rules, effective dates, and unresolved details remain labeled in the relevant sections. Official authorities decide eligibility; this guide helps you prepare the questions and records.