Kansas dropped the 150-hour requirement to sit for the exam on April 23, 2026. Now you can sit with a bachelor's degree that has an accounting concentration from a board-approved school. To get licensed, you have three routes.
A bachelor's plus 2 years of experience is the new one. A bachelor's plus 30 more hours needs 1 year. A master's degree also needs 1 year. You'll need to pass the CPA exam on any route.
If you're finishing a bachelor's, ask the Kansas State Board of Accountancy whether your school is approved.
How to Get a CPA License in Kansas
Every route also asks you to pass the Uniform CPA Exam. Here's how the education and experience fit together in Kansas.
| Route | Education | Experience | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's plus 2 years | Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration | 2 years | In effect since April 23, 2026 |
| Bachelor's plus 30 hours | Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration plus 30 additional hours | 1 year | In effect |
| Graduate degree plus 1 year | Post-baccalaureate degree with an accounting concentration | 1 year | In effect |
Education to Sit for the CPA Exam in Kansas
Since April 23, 2026, you can sit with a bachelor's degree that has an accounting concentration from a board-approved school. The 150-hour requirement to sit is gone.
Ethics Exam
You must pass the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Professional Ethics course exam with a score of 90% or higher after passing the CPA exam to get your certificate.
What Changed Recently
HB 2573 took effect April 23, 2026. It removes the 150-hour requirement to sit for the exam and adds a bachelor's plus 2 years route.
What Accountants Earn in Kansas
Accountants and auditors in Kansas earned a median of $79,000 a year in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $62,960 and $100,650. About 13,610 people held these jobs in the state.
Accounting Programs in Kansas
One program on our main rankings is based in Kansas. A degree from a school in the state is often the simplest way to match the board's coursework rules.
- Fort Hays State University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting: one of our 100 best bachelor's accounting programs
CPA Requirements in Nearby States
Thinking about working across a state line, or studying in one state and licensing in another? Each state sets its own rules, so here's where the states near Kansas stand on the bachelor's-plus-experience route.
- Colorado CPA requirements: bachelor's route starts January 1, 2027
- Missouri CPA requirements: bachelor's route in effect since August 28, 2026
- Nebraska CPA requirements: bachelor's route in effect since July 17, 2026
- Oklahoma CPA requirements: bachelor's route starts November 1, 2026
Check With the Kansas State Board of Accountancy
The board sets the rules and decides your application. We checked these requirements against official sources on October 12, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the details on the board's site before you apply.