Accounting Technology Programs in Kansas

Educational Information:

Accountants are those who have a knack for numbers and making sure everything is in balance. From working as a tax preparer to auditing, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and more, you will learn the necessary skills to succeed in the finance and business sector.

Licensing Information:

To get a CPA license in Kansas, you have to meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor degree or higher in an accounting concentration
  • Provide complete transcripts while taking the exam
  • Pass the four-part CPA exam
  • Successful completion of the AICPA’s ethics course
  • Complete the application for the Board of Accountancy in Kansas
  • Pay any applicable fees, unless they are waived
  • You also need to satisfy the experience requirements for the state. Several means are available to achieve this requirement such as completing an internship or working in an entry-level accounting job.

Employment Information:

Like the majority of other states, Kansas has a demand for certified, qualified accountants and those who have their degree. Accounting permeates a variety of industries and businesses, especially that of the manufacturing and agricultural industries. Based on information from the BLS, job prospects are going to be a lot more in demand and the pay will be higher in metropolitan areas than rural areas of the state. Accountants within the state can connect with the Kansas Society of CPA’s, which will provide you with updates on job postings, events and any relevant news in the accounting industry.

As of May 2020, accounting professionals earned an average salary of $70,030 in Kansas. Between 2018 and 2028, the number of accountant and auditor jobs in the state is projected to increase by 7.5%, which is nearly twice the national average growth rate of 4% during this period. About 1,440 annual job openings in this field are expected during this ten-year period leading to 2028 due to a combination of new job growth, retirements, and natural job turnover.

May 2020 Bureau of Labor Statistics salary and job market trends for accountants and auditors represent state data, not school-specific information. 

Job growth projections for 2018-2028 sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored O*Net database. Figures represent state data, not school-specific information.

Conditions in your area may vary. Data Accessed May 2021.