Nevada CPA Requirements (2026): Exam and License
Nevada exam entry, license pathways, coursework, and fees, with researched changes for your 2027 plan.
Checkpoint 1
Can I take the exam?
Degree options
Nevada’s exam education instructions distinguish an accounting degree from another degree with 18 specified accounting credits.
Check exam entryCheckpoint 2
Can I obtain the license?
Nevada’s approved R054-25 regulation provides qualifying master’s/one-year, additional-30/one-year, and bachelor’s/two-year combinations.
Degree, concentration, qualifying experience, and any additional application conditions must be checked together.
Review license choicesPermission to sit
Nevada CPA Exam eligibility
Nevada’s exam education instructions distinguish an accounting degree from another degree with 18 specified accounting credits.
- Use the exact degree option and subject list in the board’s exam education instructions.
- The licensing accounting/business concentration is a different, larger checkpoint.
Map your transcript
Nevada accounting and business coursework
Read each row as a separate checkpoint. Course level, required subjects, degree status, and exceptions can matter as much as the total. The board or designated evaluator determines which courses qualify.
| Checkpoint | Accounting | Business / related subjects | Degree and other conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other-degree exam option | 18 specified credits | Use the selected exam option | Qualifying degree |
| License | 24 upper-level credits | 24 other business credits plus 3 business law | Selected qualifying degree and experience combination |
Collect the evidence
Degree award, official transcript, course descriptions, and any required evaluation.
Map accepted subjects
Separate accounting, business, ethics, and other required subjects without assuming overlap.
Resolve the exact gap
Ask about the disputed course or condition before paying for another class or application.
Education plus experience
Nevada CPA license pathways
Nevada’s approved R054-25 regulation provides qualifying master’s/one-year, additional-30/one-year, and bachelor’s/two-year combinations.
| Route / availability | Education | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s route | Qualifying master’s degree and concentration | 1 year / 2,000 hours |
| Additional-30 route | Qualifying bachelor’s degree plus 30 credits | 1 year / 2,000 hours |
| Bachelor’s route | Qualifying bachelor’s degree and concentration | 2 years / 4,000 hours |
- The licensing concentration includes 24 upper-level accounting, three business-law, and 24 other business credits.
- The one-year routes use 2,000 hours and the two-year route uses 4,000 hours, with qualifying CPA supervision.
Dates that affect your decision
Planning for Nevada CPA requirements in 2027
For 2027, compare the actual Nevada degree options and supervised experience rather than assuming the exam course total completes the license concentration.
Approved R054-25 regulation
EffectiveThree licensing combinations
The approved regulation supplies the licensing course and experience framework; use the current application instructions for filing.
Worked planning example
Exam education is smaller than license education
Illustrative candidate scenario, not an eligibility determination.
Starting point
Your non-accounting degree includes the 18 accounting credits listed for the exam option.
What the rules mean
That may support exam admission, but it does not establish the license’s 24 upper-level accounting and separate business-law/business requirements.
Next action
Create a second transcript map for licensing and arrange CPA-supervised experience for the selected route.
From education to an appointment
How to apply and prepare in Nevada
- 1
Confirm the application owner
Use the official exam instructions linked above to identify the board or designated exam service. Exam and license applications may go to different owners.
- 2
Prepare the education record
Arrange official transcripts and any required evaluation, degree evidence, course descriptions, identity, and state-specific records. Resolve the exact eligibility question before paying.
- 3
Apply for a section you can prepare for
After the responsible authority confirms eligibility, follow its section application and payment instructions. Keep the actual application and examination charges separate.
- 4
Use the Notice to Schedule
Check the authorized section, name, and expiration on the NTS. Book the testing appointment through the official scheduling process within that authorization.
- 5
Complete the exam and license file
Pass AUD, FAR, REG, and one Discipline, then complete the selected license route’s education, experience, ethics, and documentation requirements. Track each official deadline separately.
This sequence organizes your planning. The state-specific facts and exceptions in the sections above take priority; the official application instructions establish the required filing order.
Budget separate charges
Nevada CPA exam and application fees
These are individually sourced charges, not a complete licensing budget or an official 2027 fee schedule. Evaluation, section applications, testing, ethics, background checks, international testing, rescheduling, and licensing can be separate costs.
Confirm current charges before paying
This review did not establish current application and exam-section amounts for Nevada. Use the official application instructions below for the payment total and any additional licensing charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the Nevada CPA Exam requirements in 2026?
- Nevada’s exam education instructions distinguish an accounting degree from another degree with 18 specified accounting credits. Use the exact degree option and subject list in the board’s exam education instructions. The licensing accounting/business concentration is a different, larger checkpoint.
- Does Nevada require 150 hours for CPA licensure in 2026?
- Nevada’s approved R054-25 regulation provides qualifying master’s/one-year, additional-30/one-year, and bachelor’s/two-year combinations. Master’s route: Qualifying master’s degree and concentration; 1 year / 2,000 hours. Additional-30 route: Qualifying bachelor’s degree plus 30 credits; 1 year / 2,000 hours. Bachelor’s route: Qualifying bachelor’s degree and concentration; 2 years / 4,000 hours.
- How should I plan for Nevada CPA requirements in 2027?
- For 2027, compare the actual Nevada degree options and supervised experience rather than assuming the exam course total completes the license concentration.
- Are Nevada exam eligibility and licensing the same?
- They are separate checkpoints. That may support exam admission, but it does not establish the license’s 24 upper-level accounting and separate business-law/business requirements. Create a second transcript map for licensing and arrange CPA-supervised experience for the selected route.
- What should I confirm before applying in Nevada?
- A statutory maximum is not the same as the current application charge. Confirm the fee in the board’s application flow.
- Does a CPAPass account apply for my Nevada license?
- No. CPAPass provides CPA Exam practice and study planning. The state board and its designated services evaluate education, approve exam applications, and issue licenses or permits.
Evidence and review dates
Official Nevada requirements sources
Core research date: . Licensing review date: . Proposed rules, effective dates, and unresolved details remain labeled in the relevant sections. Official authorities decide eligibility; this guide helps you prepare the questions and records.