Ohio CPAs must complete 120 CPE hours over a three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours required each year.
Newly licensed Ohio CPAs must complete 40 credits within their initial two-year reporting period before renewal. There is no annual minimum required during this period, and credits can be earned in any category.
Yes, Ohio CPAs are required to complete three (3) hours of board-approved CPE in Professional Standards & Responsibilities (PSR) during each reporting period. Click here to view Ohio Board Approved Ethics Course on myCPE.
Yes, Ohio CPAs must complete at least 24 CPE credits in A&A over three years if involved in accounting, auditing, attestation, or financial report preparation or signing, and at least 24 CPE credits in Tax over three years if engaged in tax work, tax return preparation, or signing as a CPA.
While there are no specific subject areas outlined, Ohio accepts NASBA-approved fields of study.
Yes, Ohio CPAs may complete all CPE hours through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible activities includes Group Internet-Based, Self-Study, Service as an instructor, lecturer, and discussion leader (Max. 90 hours), University and college courses, and more.
CPE credits must be completed by December 31 every three years.
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The reporting period is triennial, from January 1 to December 31.
Ohio CPAs must renew their licenses by December 31 every three years.
No, Ohio CPAs cannot carry over excess CPE credits to the next reporting period.
Ohio CPAs must retain their CPE records for one year, as they may be subject to board audit.
The renewal fee for Ohio CPAs is $180. View more
Ohio CPAs can refer to the Accountancy Board of Ohio for detailed CPE requirements and regulations.
Failure to meet CPE requirements by the renewal date may result in disciplinary action, including a 90-day extension with documented deficiencies, a $100 monthly fee for noncompliance, expired status, and potential ongoing CPE verification.
Yes, myCPE courses are approved for Ohio Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professionals, as we are registered as a sponsor with the Accountancy Board of Ohio (Sponsor Approval Number: CPE 00515) and also recognized as a NASBA-approved provider (Sponsor ID: 143597). You can check the eligibility of each course by referring to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on the course page.
