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# Ohio CPA license

Ohio's current law, effective January 1, 2026, uses the degree type to set the experience requirement. Bookkeeping and non-CPA accounting do not confer a CPA license.

Statewide license Reviewed October 2, 2026

## 2 credential pathways

Each credential below has its own requirements. Pick the one that matches the work you plan to do.

### Ohio CPA certificate: bachelor's degree route effective January 1, 2026.

1.  #### Education
    
    Hold a bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration and related business courses; Ohio's rule specifies at least 30 semester credits in accounting and 24 in business, and the current statute does not impose a universal 150-hour total.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass the Uniform CPA Examination and complete the Ohio professional standards and responsibilities course required before application.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Complete two years of qualifying experience in public practice, government, business, or academia under Ohio's rules.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    Apply to the Accountancy Board with official transcripts, exam record, the professional-standards course, criminal-record check, experience verification, and required disclosures.
    

### Ohio CPA certificate: master's or higher degree route effective January 1, 2026.

1.  #### Education
    
    Hold a master's or higher degree with an accounting concentration and related business courses; Ohio's rule specifies at least 30 semester credits in accounting and 24 in business.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass the Uniform CPA Examination and complete the Ohio professional standards and responsibilities course.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Complete one year of qualifying experience in public practice, government, business, or academia under Ohio's rules and obtain Board verification.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    File the Ohio Board application with official education, examination, course, criminal-record, and experience documents.
    

## Official sources

Requirements change. Confirm the details with these official sources before you apply.

-   [Ohio Revised Code section 4701.06(opens in a new tab)](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4701.06)codes.ohio.gov
-   [Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4701-7(opens in a new tab)](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/chapter-4701-7)codes.ohio.gov
-   [Ohio Accountancy Board(opens in a new tab)](https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense)elicense.ohio.gov

This guide summarizes publicly available requirements for initial licensing and is not legal advice. Licensing authorities update their rules, so always confirm with the official sources before you apply.

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