Last reviewed 2026-07-16. Plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with the Ohio Board of Accountancy.
How much CPE does a Ohio CPA need?
120/3yr. Here is what Ohio CPAs should know for renewal:
- Total hours: 120/3yr
- Reporting cycle: 3 years (triennial)
- Annual minimum: 20
- Ethics: 3 hrs Board-approved PSR/triennium, Ohio content (state-specific)
- Renewal timing: Renews Dec 31 triennially
- Other key rules: 60 hrs technical; 24 hrs A&A or tax by work type.
Heads up: Ohio requires a state-specific or board-approved ethics course. Make sure your ethics CPE meets Ohio’s exact rule — general ethics may not count.
Who this applies to
Licensed CPAs renewing in Ohio. Newly licensed CPAs often have a prorated or waived first cycle — check your renewal notice.
How CPE Options helps
CPE Options is mobile-first self-study built for busy accountants: take courses on any device, pass the exam, and download your certificate the same day. Our free Compliance Manager maps every credit you earn to Ohio’s requirement — total hours, ethics, and your deadline — and flags what’s still missing.
