Kentucky CPA Requirements

Kentucky CPA Exam Fees

ExaminationAmount
AUD
$207.15
BEC
$185.10
FAR
$207.15
REG
$185.10
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$30
2 sections
$30
3 sections
$30
4 sections
$30
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$
2 sections
$
3 sections
$
4 sections
$

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Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units) required for certification but not needed to sit for the exam.

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree.

Additional Requirements: 30 semester units in accounting courses and 27 semester units in other business related courses.


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Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required.

Minimum Age: 18

Additional Requirements: It is not necessary to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state. However, candidate must have a Kentucky mailing address.

State Board Contacts

Kentucky State Board of Accountancy
332 West Broadway, Suite 310
Louisville, KY 40202-2115

Email: cpa@ky.gov

Phone: 502-595-3037

Fax: 502-595-4281

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