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ohio cpa requirements

Ohio CPA Requirements: Education, Exam & License Guide

Sophie Macon

19 May 2026

CPA

To become a CPA in Ohio, you'll need to meet the following requirements: Education: 120 semester hours to sit for the exam (same for both pathways); either a bachelor's degree + 2 years experience, or a master's degree + 1 year experience to get licensed Exam: Pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, within a rolling 30-month window Experience: 1 or 2 years of qualifying work experience, depending on your degree level Ethics: Complete an Ohio Board-approved Professional Standards and Responsibilities (PSR) ...