Become a CPA

Did you know that earning your CPA will increase your annual income by thousands of dollars each year? The Nebraska Society of CPAs is here to help.

Here are the basic steps to become a CPA in Nebraska.

Step 1 - Join the Nebraska Society of CPAs as a Student Member. It's free!

Step 2 - Complete the Educational Requirements to qualify to sit for the CPA Exam.

Step 3 - Pass the Uniform CPA Exam. 

Step 4 - Take the Professional Ethics Exam.

Step 5 - Apply for a Nebraska CPA Certificate.

Step 6 - Complete the Experience Requirement.

Step 7 - Apply for a Nebraska Permit to Practice.

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• National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
  Dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black accounting and finance professionals.
• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) 
  Sign up and pay for the CPA exam through NASBA.
• National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants (NSBCPA)
  Supports existing and developing new Black CPAs.
• Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy (State Board)
  Ensures the competency of individuals licensed as CPAs.
• Prometric
  Administers the CPA exam.
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  Inspires the next generation of CPAs.

• CPA Exam Prep Course Reviews
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• National Society of Black CPAs' Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) CPA Initiative

• Bellevue University
• Chadron State College
• Concordia University
• Creighton University
• Doane University
• Hastings College
• Midland University
• Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Peru State College
• Union College
• University of Nebraska at Kearney
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Wayne State College