NAC628.020. Examinations: Applications; locations; additional prerequisites; failure to appear.

     1. Applications to take the examination for certification as a certified public accountant must be made on a form provided by the Board and filed with the Board. The examinations will be held at locations designated by the Board.

     2. Each applicant must submit the names of at least three persons, one of whom must be a resident of Nevada and none of whom may be related by blood or marriage to the applicant, who can vouch for the applicant’s character. No person may take the examination until the Board is satisfied that the person is of fiscal integrity and without any history of acts involving dishonesty or moral turpitude.

     3. An application is not considered filed until the fee for the examination and all required supporting documents, including official transcripts, have been received by the Board.

     4. An applicant who fails to appear for an examination forfeits the fees charged for the examination unless the Board determines, based on information supplied by the applicant, that there existed reasonable cause beyond the applicant’s control for the failure to appear.

     5. Notice of the acceptance of the application will be mailed to each applicant.

     [Bd. of Accountancy, Art. 2 §§ 1 & 2, eff. 5-13-82]—(NAC A 2-6-87; 5-18-94; 12-13-96; R169-99, 12-13-99; R075-03, 10-28-2003)