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kentucky cpa requirements

Kentucky CPA Requirements: Education, Exam & License Guide

Sophie Macon

23 May 2026

CPA

To become a CPA in Kentucky, you'll need to meet the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's or master's degree with 27 accounting hours and 12 business hours to sit for the exam; 150 total semester hours for licensure Exam: Pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, applied for directly through the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy, within a 30-month rolling credit window Experience: 2,000 hours of qualifying work in accounting or auditing in public practice, industry, or government, within 5 years ...