Ohio
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Ohio (2026)
120 CPE per renewal, on a 36-month renewal cycle with Accountancy Board of Ohio.
Renewal cycle
Every 36 months
Triennial; reporting period runs Jan 1 - Dec 31 three years later; permit expires Dec 31 triennially
Continuing education
120 CPE per renewal
120 CPE hours per 3-year cycle, minimum 20 hrs/year; 3 hrs Ohio-specific Professional Standards & Responsibilities (ethics) per cycle; 24 hrs A&A if financial reporting work, 24 hrs Tax if tax work performed
- Professional Standards & Responsibilities (Ethics)
- Accounting & Auditing (if applicable)
- Tax (if applicable)
Source: Accountancy Board of Ohio · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Accountancy Board of Ohio
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Ohio?
- Triennial; reporting period runs Jan 1 - Dec 31 three years later; permit expires Dec 31 triennially
- How many CPE do I need in Ohio?
- 120 CPE per renewal. 120 CPE hours per 3-year cycle, minimum 20 hrs/year; 3 hrs Ohio-specific Professional Standards & Responsibilities (ethics) per cycle; 24 hrs A&A if financial reporting work, 24 hrs Tax if tax work performed
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Ohio?
- Through Accountancy Board of Ohio. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.