CPA in Nevada

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for NV. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$78,220

trending_down -4.2% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Nevada.

engineering

5,740

Jobs (NV)

monitoring Strong

+4.6%

10-yr job growth

payments

$1,300

Est. total cost

schedule

2-4 years

Time to complete

route How to become a cpa in Nevada

To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Nevada, candidates must meet the requirements set by the Nevada State Board of Accountancy. This includes holding a bachelor's degree with 150 semester hours of education, passing the Uniform CPA Examination, and accumulating 2,000 hours of relevant work experience. Additionally, applicants must pass an ethics exam and undergo a background check. Nevada offers reciprocity for CPA licenses from other states with substantially equivalent requirements.

bar_chart Salary percentiles

10th percentile (entry) $51,430

25th percentile $63,160

50th (median) $78,220

75th percentile $100,270

90th (experienced) $119,110

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Nevada. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Nevada requirements

Licensing body	Nevada State Board of Accountancy
State license	Required
Education	Bachelor's degree with 150 semester hours
Experience	2,000.0 hours
Exam	Uniform CPA Examination ($1,051)
Application fee	$240
Renewal	Every 1.0 year
Continuing education	40.0 hours per cycle
Reciprocity	Nevada recognizes interstate reciprocity for CPAs from substantially equivalent jurisdictions, including international.Reciprocal states: Nevada recognizes interstate reciprocity for CPA licenses from jurisdictions with substantially equivalent requirements. International reciprocity is also possible if the foreign licensing authority offers similar reciprocity to Nevada and the applicant has 4 years of experience within the last 10 years.
Notes	Requires passing an ethics exam within 3 years prior to application. Minimum age is 18 years. Requires a background check and fingerprinting. Must complete at least 20 CPE hours annually. If performing audit, review, full disclosure compilation or attestation services, 8 hours of CPE in accounting and auditing are required annually.

Source: Nevada State Board of Accountancy

Already licensed elsewhere and moving to Nevada? See whether Nevada recognizes an out-of-state credential — with the tier and pathway for all 50 states — in our CPA license reciprocity guide.

work_outline Job outlook

10-year growth

+4.6%

Faster than average

Annual openings

124,200

Nationwide per year

Total employment

1,579,800

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

error High exposure 1.48/1.00

Many tasks in this career are susceptible to AI automation. Long-term career planning should account for potential disruption.

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balance Is it worth it?

Rough payback period

0 months

~$1,300 investment ÷ $78,220 median salary

check_circleNevada license required — clearer credential signal to employers
warningElevated AI disruption risk

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get certified as a cpa in Nevada? expand_more

In Nevada, becoming a cpa requires you to complete the required education (Bachelor's degree with 150 semester hours), gain 2,000.0 hours of supervised experience, pass the Uniform CPA Examination, and submit your application ($240 fee).

Is a cpa license required in Nevada? expand_more

A state license is required in Nevada. Nevada State Board of Accountancy handles cpa licensing — the Uniform CPA Examination is part of the process.

What is the average cpa salary in Nevada? expand_more

cpas in Nevada earn a median of $78,220 annually. — within a few percent of the $81,680 national figure. Wages range from $51,430 (10th percentile) up to $119,110 (90th percentile).

How expensive is cpa licensing in Nevada? expand_more

Costs include exam fee ($1,051) and application fee ($240). The estimated total investment is $1,300, including education and training.

How many months or years does cpa certification take in Nevada? expand_more

In Nevada, becoming a cpa generally takes 2-4 years, accounting for education requirements, hands-on training, and the exam process.

How many CE hours do cpas need in Nevada? expand_more

License renewal in Nevada requires completing 40.0 hours of continuing education on a 1.0-year cycle.