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Additional Pathway to CPA

April 10, 2026

Governor Kelly approved amending statutes concerning the Kansas Board of Accountancy, relating to licensure requirements for certified public accountants.
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AICPA, State CPA Societies Urge Dept. of Ed. to Recognize Accounting Programs as Professional Degree Programs

November 24, 2025

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and state CPA societies strongly oppose any proposal that fails to recognize accounting as a professional degree program.
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KSCPA Thanks Senator Marshall for Leadership on PTET Issue

June 10, 2025

KSCPA and AICPA Send Kansas Senate Joint Letter on Occupational Licensing Bill

April 10, 2025

KSCPA and AICPA sent a joint letter to the Kansas Senate regarding Sentate Bill 30, which would require the legislature to approve adoption of new occupational licenses and material changes to existing licenses, including changes made by the Kansas Board of Accountancy.
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KSCPA Joins Efforts to Get Accounting Recognized Under STEM

August 4, 2024

On August 1, the AICPA and all 54 State CPA Societies, including KSCPA, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requesting DHS recognize accounting under the “T” for Technology in Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) education.
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KSCPA Reaches out to Congress to Support Delay in Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

September 7, 2023