Learn The 7 Simple Steps to Qualifying To Become A Licensed CPA in Ohio:
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Ohio Requirements Overview:
Ohio's (OH) CPA exam requirements are very flexible. As long as you get 150 credit hours you will be able to sit and obtain your CPA license.
Follow each caption below to ensure that you are qualified to sit for the exam.
Disclosure: Please note that I do my best to keep these requirements up to date but seeing as there are more than 50 states and nations with individual requirements it is difficult for me to keep up with them all. Please verify each requirement with your state board of accountancy to ensure 100% accuracy!
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Education Requirements
What are the education requirements in Ohio?
150 Hours Requirement
OH requires 150 hours or graduate degree and one of 3 different options. Refer below for the details of each option.
A candidate may schedule to take the CPA examination in the exam window immediately preceding the month in which the candidate will complete the educational requirements. (See Ohio State Board website below for specific details)
Accounting Course Requirements
In OH you have 3 different options in addition to the 150 credit hour requirement:
Option 1: Graduate Degree in Accounting
- You are automatically qualified to sit for the exam as long as your college is recognized by CHEA or accredited by the AACSB.
Option 2: Graduate Degree in Business
- 30 Accounting credit hours or 18 graduate level accounting course credit hours
- Either path above requires at least 1 course of the following: financial accounting, management accounting, auditing with coverage of GAAS taxation professional ethics and responsibilities.
Option 3 - Undergrad Degree in Accounting
- 30 Accounting credit hours and at least 1 course of the following: financial accounting, management accounting, auditing with coverage of GAAS taxation professional ethics and responsibilities.
- 24 general business course hours
- If you scored a 620 or greater on your GMAT than you don't need to take 24 general business courses.
NOTE: Courses in internal auditing may only be applied toward general accounting hours.
Business Course Requirements
Refer to the options above regarding general business course requirements for OH.
Business Law Requirements
No specific business law requirements for OH
Ethics Exam
Required to take an Ethics exam that emphasizes the Ohio Accountancy Law and Board Rules.
Age & Residency Requirements
What are the age and residency requirements in Ohio?
US Citizenship Requirement
You are NOT Required for Ohio to be US Citizen to sit for the CPA exam
Residency Requirement
Ohio does NOT require you to be a resident, employee, OR have an office in the state for you to take the CPA exam. But it is required to become a licensed CPA.
Minimum Age to Sit for the CPA Exam
Ohio requires the applicant to be at least 18 prior to sitting for the CPA exam
Ohio CPA Exam Fees
How much does it cost to take the CPA exam in Ohio?
Ohio has fairly standard exam fee rates. If you need to re-take a part there is a varying re-application fee that you will have to pay.
Initial Application Fee: |
$140 |
Audit: |
$195.35 |
Financial: |
$195.35 |
Regulation: |
$176.25 |
Business: |
$176.25 |
Total: |
$883.20 |
Special Fees: |
Re-exam registration fee (varying amounts based on number of parts) |
Already Passed The CPA Exam in Ohio? Here Are The CPA License Requirements
To obtain your CPA license OH requires at least 1 year of public accounting or private experience
Ohio State Board Contact Info
Accountancy Board of Ohio
77 South High Street, 18th Floor
Columbus, OH
43215-6128
Web: www.acc.ohio.gov
Phone: 614-466-4135
Fax: 614-466-2628
Email: cpaes-oh@nasba.org
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bryan Kesler, CPA is the founder of Kesler CPA Review & Ultimate CPA Exam Guide which earned him a spot on CPA Practice Advisor's Top 20 Under 40.
He has helped thousands of CPA candidates pass the CPA exam since 2013. You can contact him via email bryan@cpaexamguide.com
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