NVCPA Requirements 2026Updated February 20, 2026
Nevada CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Nevada
120/150
Credit Hours*
1
Year Experience
$240
License Fee
40
CPE Hours/Year
Key Facts
- ✓120-credit pathway available since January 2026 (AB 510)
- ✓150-credit and graduate degree pathways also available
- ✓CPA Exam window extended to 30 months
- ✓2 years experience required under 120-credit pathway
- ✓40 hours of CPE required annually
*Nevada offers a 120-credit pathway (AB 510) with additional experience requirements. See Licensure Pathways below for details.
Education & Experience Requirements
Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.
Education Requirements
Degree RequiredBachelor's degree
Total Credit Hours150
Accounting Credits24
Business Credits24
Additional Requirements:
- •Must include auditing and tax courses
Nevada offers alternative pathways. See Licensure Pathways below.
Experience Requirements
Total Experience12 months (1 year)
SupervisionLicensed CPA
Acceptable Experience Types:
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
Education to SitBachelor's degree with accounting concentration
Minimum Age18 years
Residency RequiredNo
SSN RequiredYes
Licensing & CPE
Initial License Fee$240
Renewal Fee$120
Renewal Period1 year
CPE Hours Required40 per year
Ethics CPE RequiredYes
Licensure Pathways
ActiveAB 510
Traditional 150-Credit Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
- •150 semester hours with accounting concentration
- •1 year of experience
ActiveAB 510
120-Credit + Experience Pathway
120
Credits
2
Years Exp.
Effective: January 1, 2026
- •Bachelor's degree with accounting concentration
- •2 years of experience
- •AB 510 removed education requirements from statute and delegated to Board
- •Board regulation R054-25 adopted January 21, 2026
- •CPA Exam window extended to 30 months
ActiveAB 510
Graduate Degree Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
Effective: January 1, 2026
- •Graduate degree with accounting concentration
- •1 year of experience
Nevada State Board of Accountancy
Nevada State Board of Accountancy
Application Tips
- 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
- 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
- 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
- 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Disclaimer: Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Nevada State Board of Accountancy before beginning your application. Last updated: 2026-02-20.
Nevada CPE & License Renewal
40
CPE Hours Per Period
1 Year
Renewal Cycle
~40
Hours Per Year
Required
Ethics CPE
Initial License Fee
$240
Renewal Fee
$120 every 1 year
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the 150-credit or graduate degree pathway, Nevada requires 1 year of experience. Under the 120-credit pathway (AB 510), 2 years of experience is required.
Education Programs for Nevada
11 programs meet CPA education requirements in Nevada. Browse by category to find the right fit.
Campus MAcc
3150-Hour Pathways
4Eastern Oregon University
IACBEPost-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate
$15,000 - $16,500·48 credits·online
UC Berkeley Extension
WASCCertificate Program in Accounting
$8,500·24 credits·online
UCLA Extension
WASCAccounting Certificate
~$7,400·21 credits·hybrid
Boise State University
AACSBAccounting Foundations Graduate Certificate
$11,500 - $13,500·18 credits·online
Certificates
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