Learn The 7 Simple Steps to Qualifying To Become A Licensed CPA in Kentucky:
- Meet The Education Requirements in Kentucky
- Submit Your CPA Exam Application in Kentucky
- Request Your College Transcripts in Kentucky
- Pay Your NASBA CPA Schedule Fees in Kentucky
- Schedule Your CPA Exam Sections At A Prometric Center in Kentucky
- Find A CPA Exam Mentor To Help You Pass
- Find A CPA Review Course To Study
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Kentucky Requirements Overview:
Kentucky's (KY) CPA exam requirements are rather laid back compared to most states. There are not many specifics regarding required courses so be sure to double check with the state board to ensure you are taking the correct courses.
Follow each caption below to ensure that you are qualified to sit for the exam.
Disclosure: Please note that I do my best to keep these requirements up to date but seeing as there are more than 50 states and nations with individual requirements it is difficult for me to keep up with them all. Please verify each requirement with your state board of accountancy to ensure 100% accuracy!
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Education Requirements
What are the education requirements in Kentucky?
150 Hours Requirement
KY requires 150 hours or graduate degree
Accounting Course Requirements
KY requires 27 semester hours of Accounting
Business Course Requirements
KY requires 12 semester hours that may include business, finance, marketing, management, economics, computers, statistics, or accounting not included in the above.
Business Law Requirements
KY does not have a specific business law requirements
Ethics Exam
No Ethics exam requirement
Age & Residency Requirements
What are the age and residency requirements in Kentucky?
US Citizenship Requirement
You are NOT Required for Kentucky to be US Citizen to sit for the CPA exam
Residency Requirement
Kentucky does NOT require you to be a resident, employee, OR have an office in the state for you to take the CPA exam.
Minimum Age to Sit for the CPA Exam
Kentucky requires the applicant to be at least 18 prior to sitting for the CPA exam
Kentucky CPA Exam Fees
How much does it cost to take the CPA exam in Kentucky?
Kentucky has fairly standard exam fee rates. If you need to re-take a part there is a $30.00 re-application fee that you will have to pay.
Initial Application Fee: |
$150 |
Audit: |
$207.15 |
Financial: |
$207.15 |
Regulation: |
$185.10 |
Business: |
$185.10 |
Total: |
$934.50 |
Special Fees: |
NOTE:* Initial application fee includes a one-time $30 application fee plus $30 per section (to be paid for each section each time the candidate sits for the exam) |
Already Passed The CPA Exam in Kentucky? Here Are The CPA License Requirements
To obtain your CPA license KY requires:
Education:
Complete required 150 credit hours
Work Experience:
* 1 year of public or non-public accounting experience
* Minimum of 2,000 hours
* Experience needs to be verified by a CPA but not superised by one
* College teaching of 1 year can also qualify as experience as long as it is 24 hours and at an institute for higher education
Kentucky State Board Contact Info
Kentucky State Board of Accountancy
332 West Broadway, Suite 310
Louisville, KY
40202-2115
Web: cpa.ky.gov
Phone: 502-595-3037
Fax: 502-595-4281
Email: http://cpa.ky.gov/
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bryan Kesler, CPA is the founder of Kesler CPA Review & Ultimate CPA Exam Guide which earned him a spot on CPA Practice Advisor's Top 20 Under 40.
He has helped thousands of CPA candidates pass the CPA exam since 2013. You can contact him via email bryan@cpaexamguide.com
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