Nebraska CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in Nebraska you need to satisfy the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 80 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Nebraska requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 80 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | Annual CPE reporting to the Board (self-report by January 31); no CE Broker |
| Governing body | Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy |
80 CPE hours within the two calendar years preceding renewal, including 4 hours of ethics. The AICPA Professional Ethics exam/course used to obtain the original certificate cannot be reused to satisfy the 4-hour permit-renewal ethics requirement; no state-specific ethics exam is required for renewal. No fixed annual hour minimum is published (the requirement is stated as an 80-hour two-year total), though CPE must be earned by December 31 of the year prior to renewal and reported by January 31. Permits issued after July 1 of the year preceding expiration are pro-rated to a 40-hour minimum. Records must be retained six years.
Full CPA renewal guide for Nebraska (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Nebraska CPA CE course providers
- Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
- Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
- Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
- Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
- AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.
Nebraska CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires about 80 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 80 CPE hours within the two calendar years preceding renewal, including 4 hours of ethics. The AICPA Professional Ethics exam/course used to obtain the original certificate cannot be reused to satisfy the 4-hour permit-renewal ethics requirement; no state-specific ethics exam is required for renewal. No fixed annual hour minimum is published (the requirement is stated as an 80-hour two-year total), though CPE must be earned by December 31 of the year prior to renewal and reported by January 31. Permits issued after July 1 of the year preceding expiration are pro-rated to a 40-hour minimum. Records must be retained six years.
Do online CPA CE courses count in Nebraska?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy and the completion is reported through Annual CPE reporting to the Board (self-report by January 31); no CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Nebraska CPA CE?
Nebraska uses Annual CPE reporting to the Board (self-report by January 31); no CE Broker to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.