Kentucky
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Kentucky (2026)
Varies — verify CPE with your state board, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Kentucky State Board of Accountancy.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial; renew online each July — odd/even license numbers renew in odd/even years; CPE within the 2 calendar years preceding renewal
Continuing education
Varies — verify CPE with your state board
60 CPE hours per 2-year period for most licensees, or 80 hours if the CPA worked 3,000+ hours in a public firm during the period (varies, so no single figure); half of required hours in accounting/auditing, 2 hours ethics
- Ethics
- Accounting & Auditing
Source: Kentucky State Board of Accountancy · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Kentucky State Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Kentucky?
- Biennial; renew online each July — odd/even license numbers renew in odd/even years; CPE within the 2 calendar years preceding renewal
- How many CPE do I need in Kentucky?
- Varies — verify CPE with your state board. 60 CPE hours per 2-year period for most licensees, or 80 hours if the CPA worked 3,000+ hours in a public firm during the period (varies, so no single figure); half of required hours in accounting/auditing, 2 hours ethics
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Kentucky?
- Through Kentucky State Board of Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.