Nebraska CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Nebraska
Curious how to become a CPA in Nebraska? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Nebraska. Navigate through the tabs below for a comprehensive overview of your state’s specific CPA requirements, including: education and residency requirements, licensure details, who to contact, and how much the exam costs.
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Exam Program
Getting your Nebraska CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units)
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate with 150 semester units
Additional Requirements: At least 30 semester units of accounting courses (intermediate level or higher), including financial accounting theory, cost or managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, accounting information systems, and government or not-for-profit accounting. At least 30 semester units of general business courses, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, business law, marketing, management, finance, business ethics, and principles of accounting
Residency Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required
Minimum Age: None
Additional Requirements: Candidate must be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state
State License Requirements
Social Security Requirement: Yes
Educational Requirement: 150 Semester hours (including Bachelor’s Degree)
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 2 years (4,000 hours) of work experience verified by a CPA within the registered firm acquired through academia, industry, or public accounting; OR 3 years of work experience within a government department within the Nebraska Auditor Public Accounts, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue or Federal Internal Revenue Service
Note: Nebraska is a two-tier state meaning you are able to apply for a CPA certificate after successful completion of the CPA Exam and Professional Ethics Course. All experiential requirements must be met in order to be licensed and granted a Nebraska CPA Permit to Practice.
Ethics Exam: Must pass AICPA Professional Ethics Exam
State Board Contacts
Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy
PO Box 94725
Lincoln, NE 68509-4725
Email: cpaes-ne@nasba.org
Phone: 402-471-3595
Fax: 402-471-4484
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $185 |
| AUD | $224.99 |
| BEC | $224.99 |
| FAR | $224.99 |
| REG | $224.99 |
| Total | $1084.96 |
*Re-examination application fee varies