Nevada CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Nevada, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a biannual basis.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Nevada CPA CPE Requirements

In Nevada, CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Furthermore, CPAs must report their credits at the time of license renewal, which also occurs every 2 years.

Specific Requirements

• The requirement is to be fulfilled within 2 years but licensees should report their CPE hours on an annual basis
• At least 20 hours per year
• At least 4 hours in ethics per reporting period
• If you participate in audits, reviews, compilations, or attestations, you also need at least 8 hours in accounting and auditing subjects

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in NV
• CPE rules from the Nevada State Board

You can also contact the Nevada State Board of Accountancy for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: 1325 Airmotive Way, Suite 220, Reno, NV 89502
• Email: cpa@nvaccountancy.com
• Phone: (775) 786-0231

Where Can I Take These Accounting CPE Courses?

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