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NE LB718
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the previous 150 semester hour requirement for CPA exam eligibility, now requiring only a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with appropriate accounting, auditing, and business coursework
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Establishes tiered experience requirements for CPA permit issuance: one year with a postbaccalaureate degree, one year with a bachelor's plus 30 additional credit hours, or two years with a bachelor's degree alone
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Grants practice privileges to out-of-state CPAs without requiring Nebraska registration or fees, provided they have an active license from another state, passed the Uniform CPA Examination, and met minimum education/experience requirements at initial licensure
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Specifies that revocation orders issued for failure to obtain a permit within three years are considered nondisciplinary actions
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Repeals section 1-136.04 of the Reissue Revised Statutes and removes obsolete provisions referencing pre-1998 and pre-2025 requirements
Legislative Description
Change provisions relating to examination, permit issuance, and disciplinary actions regarding certified public accountants
Last Action
Approved by Governor on February 25, 2026
2/25/2026