Bill > HB2573

This bill amends Kansas statutes concerning the Kansas Board of Accountancy and the requirements for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Key changes include updating the definition of "principal place of business" to mean the primary office location where a licensee or applicant engages in CPA practice, and modifying the educational and experience requirements for obtaining a CPA certificate, allowing for different combinations of degrees and years of experience. It also adjusts the conditions under which out-of-state CPAs can practice in Kansas, shifting from a "substantial equivalency" standard to specific educational and experience criteria, and clarifies that individuals with active licenses from other states who meet these criteria can practice in Kansas without needing a separate Kansas permit, registration, or fee, provided they met certain initial licensure requirements in their home state. Additionally, the bill makes minor administrative changes, such as updating the term "vice-chairperson" to "vice chairperson" and adjusting language related to board procedures and record keeping.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2573/