State Requirements

Nevada CPA CPE Requirements (2026)

What CPAs licensed in Nevada need to know about continuing professional education — hours, reporting period, and ethics.

Total CPE

80 hours

Reporting period

2 years

Annual minimum

20 hours

Nevada CPE at a glance

  • 80 hours every 2 years
  • Minimum 20 hours per year
  • Ethics CPE required — verify the exact rule

Ethics requirement

An ethics CPE requirement applies (commonly 4 hours per 3-year cycle). Confirm your state's exact ethics rule, as some require a state-specific course.

How to meet it

CPE is earned in 50-minute credit hours through qualifying programs — including live webinars, which most boards accept as group-internet-based learning. To stay compliant: track your hours by field of study, complete any required ethics course, and keep your certificates of completion in case of audit. Spreading hours across your reporting period (rather than cramming at the deadline) keeps renewal stress-free.

Always verify with your board

Requirements change and can include details not summarized here. Confirm the current rules with the Nevada State Board of Accountancy before relying on them. This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice.

Nevada CPE — frequently asked questions

How many CPE hours does Nevada require for CPAs?+

Nevada CPAs generally need 80 hours of CPE every 2 years, with a minimum of 20 hours each year. Confirm current rules with the Nevada State Board of Accountancy.

Does Nevada require ethics CPE?+

An ethics CPE requirement applies (commonly 4 hours per 3-year cycle). Confirm your state's exact ethics rule, as some require a state-specific course.

Can I earn Nevada CPE through free live webinars?+

Yes. Live webinars typically qualify as group internet-based CPE, which most boards accept. CPE Society offers free live webinars you can apply toward your NV requirement — always confirm acceptance with your state board.