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Nevada Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Nevada CPAs need 40 hours of continuing education every year. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Nevada accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 40 hours [2] |
| CE period | Every year [2] |
| Renewal and reporting | All permits expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually; applicants for permit renewal must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education each calendar year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Professional ethics [2] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Professional ethics — 2 hours [2]
Of the 40 annual continuing education hours, 2 hours must be in professional ethics.
Good to know
- Practitioners who perform work on any audit, review, full disclosure compilation, or attestation services must complete 8 hours in courses focusing on accounting and auditing in that year. [2]
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License Renewal Covers: Nevada State Board of Accountancy.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | The annual permit expires in December; the board publishes separate submission deadlines. [source] |
| Verified fees | Renewal submitted by mail: $175. Check the online payment instructions for its fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | License Renewal |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Nevada State Board of Accountancy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Nevada State Board of Accountancy Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Nevada accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Nevada CPAs need?
Nevada CPAs need 40 hours of continuing education every year. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. All permits expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually; applicants for permit renewal must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education each calendar year.
Does Nevada require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Professional ethics (2 hours): Of the 40 annual continuing education hours, 2 hours must be in professional ethics.
Do free online CE courses count in Nevada?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Nevada State Board of Accountancy.
Sources & verification
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- NRS: CHAPTER 628 - ACCOUNTANTS ↗www.leg.state.nv.us · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“chapter and in the Board�s regulations. ����� 2. All permits expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually for a period of 1 year by holders of certificates in good standing upon payment of an annual renewal fee set by the Board by regulation. ����� 3. Failure of a holder of a certificate”
- NAC: CHAPTER 628 - ACCOUNTANTS ↗www.leg.state.nv.us · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
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