CPA License Renewal in Kansas (2026)

CPA license renewal in Kansas is handled by the Kansas Board of Accountancy, which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Kansas CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Individual CPA permits to practice renew biennially, expiring June 30. Whether a permit holder renews in an odd or even year is staggered by the parity of the CPA certificate number (odd-numbered certificates and even-numbered certificates fall in different cycle years).
CE hours required	80 hours
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Kansas Board of Accountancy

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Kansas

Active permit holders must complete 80 hours of approved continuing education per 2-year renewal period, which must include at least 2 hours of ethics directly related to the practice of certified public accountancy. The CE reporting period runs July 1 to June 30 of the biennial cycle. Up to 20 excess hours may carry forward to the next period. No state-specific ethics exam is required. CE records (certificates of completion/attendance) must be retained for five years. Late renewals within one year of expiration require the 80 hours plus an 8-hour penalty if the hours were not completed during the permit period.

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How to renew your CPA license in Kansas

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Kansas Board of Accountancy portal.
Complete the required 80 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: No single fixed individual renewal fee is published: the permit fee depends on whether the CPA certificate number is odd or even and whether application is made in an odd or even year (e.g., an odd-numbered certificate applying in an odd year pays $165.00; the same holder in an even year pays $82.50), so renewal_fee_usd is left null. Licensing is by the state Board of Accountancy; NASBA coordinates but does not license. Firm permits and the CPA exam are separate processes not covered here. Kansas rules do not specify an annual minimum CPE; the requirement is stated per 2-year cycle. No formal third-party CE-tracking vendor (e.g., CE Broker) is indicated; licensees self-retain records.

CPA license renewal in Kansas: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Kansas?

Kansas CPA licenses renew every 24 months. Individual CPA permits to practice renew biennially, expiring June 30. Whether a permit holder renews in an odd or even year is staggered by the parity of the CPA certificate number (odd-numbered certificates and even-numbered certificates fall in different cycle years).

How many CE hours are required to renew an CPA license in Kansas?

Approximately 80 continuing-education hours per cycle. Active permit holders must complete 80 hours of approved continuing education per 2-year renewal period, which must include at least 2 hours of ethics directly related to the practice of certified public accountancy. The CE reporting period runs July 1 to June 30 of the biennial cycle. Up to 20 excess hours may carry forward to the next period. No state-specific ethics exam is required. CE records (certificates of completion/attendance) must be retained for five years. Late renewals within one year of expiration require the 80 hours plus an 8-hour penalty if the hours were not completed during the permit period. Confirm the current requirement with the Kansas Board of Accountancy.

Can I renew my Kansas CPA license online?

Yes — Kansas offers online renewal through the Kansas Board of Accountancy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Kansas CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $247.5 may apply. Contact the Kansas Board of Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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