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Below you will find the appropriate prerequisites, test center locations, exam fees, resources, and contact information to help you better understand all Ohio CPA requirements. Please note that obtaining a CPA license in Ohio may require additional qualifications, including continuing education or work experience.

CPA Exam Requirements in Ohio

Education

Bachelor’s degree
24 semester hours in business
24 semester hours of accounting

View Other Ohio Education Requirements.

Residency

U.S. citizenship not required
Ohio residency required

Age

18 years old

Exam Fees:

Education Evaluation Application Fee $96
Exam Application Fee $101
Core: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $262.64
Core: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $262.64
Core: Tax and Regulation (REG) $262.64

Discipline (choose 1): 

  • Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR)
  • Information Systems and Controls (ISC)
  • Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)
 $262.64
Total: $1,247.56*

*Note that the fee structure is subject to change.

CPA License Requirements in Ohio

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience

2 years of work experience

Other Qualification

Social Security Number required

Pass the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) Ethics Exam

Background check required

Legislative Update: HB238 (Effective Jan. 1, 2026)

Ohio now offers an alternative pathway to licensure, requiring only a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience.

Pathway 1: Master’s Degree Licensure Pathway

  • Hold a master’s degree with a concentration in accounting
  • Complete at least 30 semester hours in accounting subjects
  • Complete at least 24 semester hours in business-related subjects
  • Complete 1 year (2,000 hours) of relevant work experience

Pathway 2: Bachelor’s Degree Licensure Pathway

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting
  • Complete at least 30 semester hours in accounting subjects
  • Complete at least 24 semester hours in business-related subjects
  • Complete 2 years (4,000 hours) of relevant work experience

Pathway 3: Alternative Licensure Pathway

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Meet accounting and business coursework requirements
  • Complete 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Have work experience verified by a licensed CPA

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