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Ohio Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Ohio CPAs need 120 CPE credits of continuing education every 3 years.
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Ohio accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 120 CPE credits [2] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Ohio permit holders must complete 120 total CPE credits for each triennial reporting period (January 1 through December 31 three years later), including at least 20 credits every year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
Good to know
- Newly licensed CPAs must earn at least 40 CPE credits during their first two-year reporting period. [2]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Ohio Accountancy Board ↗ before you renew.
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Board instructions |
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Accountancy Board of Ohio Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License Look Up Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Ohio accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Ohio CPAs need?
Ohio CPAs need 120 CPE credits of continuing education every 3 years. Ohio permit holders must complete 120 total CPE credits for each triennial reporting period (January 1 through December 31 three years later), including at least 20 credits every year.
Does Ohio require specific CE topics for CPAs?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Ohio Accountancy Board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Ohio?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Ohio Accountancy Board.
Sources & verification
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- Rule 4701-15-02 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws ↗codes.ohio.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (2)
“credits for each triennial reporting period. The triennial reporting period begins on January first and ends on December thirty-first three years later. An Ohio permit holder must complete a minimum of twenty credits annually. Failure to complete twenty credits annually will result in a fine of ten dollars for”
“of ten dollars for every credit deficient.(B) All Ohio permit holders must complete the continuing education requirement defined in paragraph (A) of this rule by December thirty-first each year. Credit earned after that date may not be claimed toward fulfillment of the requirement unless the executive director, subject to board approval, grants an extension”
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) ↗acc.ohio.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (4)
“Employed in Public Accounting must complete: 120 total CPE credits over the three years At least 20 credits every year 24 credits in Accounting and Auditing (A&A) — if you: Perform audits or reviews Prepare or sign financial statements Provide attestation services 24 credits in”
“Employed in Public Accounting must complete: 120 total CPE credits over the three years At least 20 credits every year 24 credits in Accounting and Auditing (A&A) — if you: Perform audits or reviews Prepare or sign financial statements Provide attestation services 24 credits in”
“Employed in Public Accounting must complete: 120 total CPE credits over the three years At least 20 credits every year 24 credits in Accounting and Auditing (A&A) — if you: Perform audits or reviews Prepare or sign financial statements Provide attestation services 24 credits in”
“Active CPAs in Ohio If You’re Newly Licensed If you just received your CPA license, you must earn at least 40 CPE credits during your first two-year reporting period. There’s no yearly minimum for new licensees during this time. You can earn your 40 credits in any subject area. If You’re in a Regular (Three-Year) Reporting Period”