Kentucky CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in Kentucky you need to satisfy the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 80 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Kentucky requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 80 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE reported through the board's online license renewal system (no CE Broker) |
| Governing body | Kentucky State Board of Accountancy |
CPE is reported per two-year cycle and must be earned in the two calendar years preceding the renewal year. The required total depends on work setting: licensees who worked 3,000+ hours in a public accounting firm during the period must complete 80 hours; those working fewer than 3,000 firm hours, or in industry/government/education, must complete 60 hours. In all cases 2 of those hours must be in professional ethics (counted within the 80 or 60). There is no separate state-specific ethics exam. Licensees performing attest, compilation, or SSARS preparation engagements must also complete 8 hours of auditing/accounting CPE each calendar year (16 hours per cycle).
Full CPA renewal guide for Kentucky (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Kentucky CPA CE course providers
- Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
- Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
- Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
- Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
- AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.
Kentucky CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Kentucky?
Kentucky requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. CPE is reported per two-year cycle and must be earned in the two calendar years preceding the renewal year. The required total depends on work setting: licensees who worked 3,000+ hours in a public accounting firm during the period must complete 80 hours; those working fewer than 3,000 firm hours, or in industry/government/education, must complete 60 hours. In all cases 2 of those hours must be in professional ethics (counted within the 80 or 60). There is no separate state-specific ethics exam. Licensees performing attest, compilation, or SSARS preparation engagements must also complete 8 hours of auditing/accounting CPE each calendar year (16 hours per cycle).
Do online CPA CE courses count in Kentucky?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy and the completion is reported through CPE reported through the board's online license renewal system (no CE Broker). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Kentucky CPA CE?
Kentucky uses CPE reported through the board's online license renewal system (no CE Broker) to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.