Ohio CPA CPE Requirements and Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Ohio, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a triennial basis.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Ohio CPA CPE Requirements

In Ohio, CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years, and the reporting period begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. New CPAs are required to take 40 CPE hours in the first 2 years instead of the normal 120 hours in the 3-year period.

Specific Requirements

• At least 24 CPE credits in accounting, auditing, or attestation subjects
• At least 24 CPE credits in taxation
• A minimum of 3 credits in professional standards and responsibilities; courses must be approved by the Ohio state board and be specific to Ohio laws and rules

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in OH
• CPE rules from the OH State Board

You can also contact the Accountancy Board of Ohio for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: 77 South High Street, 18th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6128
• Email: lorena.hinkle@acc.state.oh.us
• Phone: (614) 466-4135

Where Can I Take These Accounting CPE Courses?

Becker gets my recommendation for the best CPA CPE provider. It has the largest number of offerings—over 1,000 webcasts and over 700 on-demand courses, plus more than 50 ethics courses. Individual courses start at $29, though with a Becker CPE discount, you can purchase a one- or two-year prime subscription for 50% off.

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