Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150
Accounting Coursework
30 accounting + 30 business
Work Experience
2 years
Ethics Exam
AICPA Ethics Exam
Nebraska-Specific Notes
Requires 2 years of experience. 30+30 credit split between accounting and business.
Official State Board
The Nebraska State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
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Becoming a CPA in Nebraska: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including Nebraska, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
Nebraska requires 150 of education, including 30 accounting + 30 business. Many candidates complete this with a bachelor's degree plus additional accounting coursework or a master's program.
Examination
All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination: three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD) plus one Discipline (BAR, ISC, or TCP). The exam is identical in all 55 U.S. jurisdictions. Prepare with PassTheCPANow for $79 →
Experience
Nebraska requires 2 years of qualifying work experience. Most jurisdictions accept experience in public accounting, industry, government, or academia.
Ethics
Ethics requirement: AICPA Ethics Exam. Most states use the AICPA Professional Ethics course, but several (New York, Texas, California, Washington, Louisiana) require state-specific ethics education.
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