Ohio CPA Requirements
How to become a CPA in the state of Ohio…
How to become a CPA in Ohio?
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Overview of Ohio Requirements
150
Semester Units
$1,232
in Application fees
1
Year of Experience
YES
Residency or
Citizenship Requirements
YES
International Exam Program
YES
Ethics Exam
Ohio CPA requirement details:
Credit Requirements: Applicants must have at least 120 credits obtained from a four-year educational institution approved by the Board, including 24 hours in business courses and 24 hours in accounting at the undergraduate level or higher, with at least one course in each of the following:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial or Cost Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
Minimum degree: Baccalaureate.
Additional Requirements: None.
Educational Requirement: Candidates must have a Baccalaureate with 150 credit hours, including 24 credits in general business subjects and 24 hours in accounting required to sit for the exam.
Experience Requirements: Candidates must obtain one year of experience working full-time in a public accounting firm, academia, government, or industry verified by a licensed CPA.
Ethics Exam: Yes – Ohio requires three hours of Professional Standards and Responsibilities (PSR) study. Note that this course is different from AICPA’s Ethics course required by many states.
Social Security Requirements: Yes
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Minimum Age: 18 years.
Citizenship: Applicants must be permanent residents of Ohio, be employed in the state, or have a place of business in the state.
More Requirements: None.
77 S High St, Suite 1820 Columbus OH 43215-6108
(614) 466 4135
Fax: (614) 466 2628
Ohio licensees must renew their permit to practice every three years by December 31. Licensees whose permits have expired may renew them anytime.
Board of Ohio or the Ohio Society of CPAs website.
A quick guide on becoming a CPA in Ohio is here.
Note: You can find the state’s laws and regulations on public accountancy and CPA licensing in Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 4701, Accountancy Board Law.
