Ohio CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Ohio
Curious how to become a CPA in Ohio? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Ohio. Navigate through the tabs below for a comprehensive overview of your state’s specific CPA requirements, including: education and residency requirements, licensure details, who to contact, and how much the exam costs.
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Exam Program
Getting your Ohio CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units) OR achieved a score of at least 620 on the GMAT Exam
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate with 150 semester units
Additional Requirements: 30 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in upper level accounting including at least one of each: taxation, auditing (internal auditing not applicable), financial accounting, management accounting, professional ethics and responsibilities
24 semester hours of business courses
Residency Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required
Minimum Age: 18
Additional Requirements: It is necessary to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state
State License Requirements
Social Security Requirement: Yes
Educational Requirement: 150 Semester hours (including Bachelor’s Degree)
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 1 year experience in public accounting in public accounting, government, business or academia earned in Ohio or any other state and verified by a CPA or comparably qualified accountant holding an independent auditor credential
Ethics Exam: Must pass Ohio Board of Accountancy course on basic professional standards and responsibilities and pass criminal background check
State Board Contacts
Accountancy Board of Ohio
77 South High Street, 18th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6128
Email: cpaes-oh@nasba.org, lorena.hinkle@acc.state.oh.us
Phone: 614-466-4135
Fax: 614-466-2628
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $180 |
| AUD | $224.99 |
| BEC | $224.99 |
| FAR | $224.99 |
| REG | $224.99 |
| Total | $1079.96 |
*Re-examination application fee varies