Kansas

General Information

The following information only relates to Kansas Board of Accountancy applications for which NASBA offers individual substantial equivalency evaluations as part of the application process. Alternative application processes exist for complying with the Kansas Board’s interstate practice rules. Contact the board for further information.

Reciprocal Certificates and Permits to Practice

A CPA who is seeking a certificate and/or a certificate and permit in Kansas under Kansas statute 1-302b(d) may do so in one of two ways:

1. Completion of the forms provided on the Kansas Board of Accountancy’s webpage; or
2. Seek a substantial equivalency evaluation from NASBA.

Individual substantial equivalency evaluations are offered through NASBA’s CredentialNet service, and should be obtained prior to application to the Kansas Board of Accountancy. After the substantial equivalency evaluation is completed, NASBA will send a report to the Kansas Board indicating substantial equivalency status.

A CPA should also complete the Kansas Board of Accountancy’s Application for Certificate by Reciprocity by Substantial Equivalency and Application for Initial Permit and send them directly to the Kansas Board. These forms can be obtained on the Kansas Board of Accountancy website.

Applying for an Evaluation

Individual Substantial Equivalency Evaluation Requirements

The evaluation is the same for reciprocal licensure applicants and notice applicants and is based on requirements outlined in the UAA:

Good Character
Applicants must not have a history of dishonest or felonious acts.

Education
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. Starting January 1, 2012 applicants must have 150 hours of education.

Examination
Applicants must have passed all sections of the Uniform CPA Examination

Experience
Applicants must have one year of experience providing any type of service or advice using accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills.

Fees

The following fees are applicable to the individual substantial equivalency evaluation only. There may be separate fees required by the state for which you are applying. Contact the state board directly for that information.

Evaluation Fee:
$250

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