Ohio cpa CE courses

Curated courses matched to Ohio’s CPAs renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

120CE hours every 3 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Triennial reporting period Jan 1–Dec 31 (3 years); all CPE completed by Dec 31; license renewed triennially (permit renewal by Dec 31)

Source: Accountancy Board of Ohio

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Professional standards and responsibilities	3 hours	Every 3 years	All CPAs
Accounting and auditing	24 hours	Per renewal (if applicable)	Permit holders performing accounting/auditing/attestation work
Taxation	24 hours	Per renewal (if applicable)	Permit holders performing tax work or signing tax returns

Professional standards and responsibilities (3 hours, every 3 years)

State-Specific Ethics for Ohio CPAs

Surgent CPE · 4h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; state-specific versions cover the state board's rules and statutes)

$159.00self-study version also availableView course →

Note: Ohio requires a state-specific ethics course — a general ethics course will not satisfy it. Surgent offers a Ohio-specific version covering the Board's rules; select your state on the course page before enrolling.

Professional Ethics: The AICPA's Comprehensive Course

AICPA · 8.5h · self-study · NASBA (AICPA (NASBA sponsor ID 112891); Regulatory Ethics field of study)

$215.00member price from $215; nonmember up to $275View course →

Note: The AICPA's own deep-dive ethics course — Code of Professional Conduct, conceptual framework, and independence rules (including SEC/PCAOB). A strong pick if you need a large block of ethics hours.

Ethics – Mastering the Conceptual Framework Process

Western CPE · 1h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; 1 credit Regulatory Ethics)

$29.00individual price $29; team pricing up to $49View course →

Note: A cheap 1-hour top-up if you're short on ethics hours. Focuses on applying the AICPA conceptual framework to real threats.

Ethics for Tax Professionals (EFTP)

Surgent CPE · 2h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Regulatory Ethics field of study)

$99.00View course →

Note: 2-hour live ethics webinar aimed at tax practitioners. Also useful if you hold an Enrolled Agent credential — it counts toward the IRS ethics requirement.

Accounting and auditing (24 hours, per renewal (if applicable))

Annual Accounting and Auditing Update (ACAU)

Surgent CPE · 8h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Accounting (4) + Auditing (4) fields of study)

$299.00View course →

Note: 8-hour annual A&A update. If your state mandates a large A&A block (e.g. 12–24 hours), pair this with additional A&A courses to fill it.

Taxation (24 hours, per renewal (if applicable))

The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent (BFTU)

Surgent CPE · 16h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Taxes field of study; continually revised for new legislation and IRS guidance)

$279.00downloadable PDF $279; live webinar $299; on-demand $199View course →

Note: Surgent's flagship 16-hour tax update — covers the latest enacted legislation and IRS guidance with planning angles. Updated for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provisions.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Provisions

WebCE · 6h · self-study · NASBA (WebCE is a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor; find this course in the IRS tax CE catalog)

$32.95View course →

Note: Focused 6-hour course on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — tip income exemption, overtime relief, SALT changes, bonus depreciation, and R&D expensing. Good value at about $5.50/hour.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professional (TCF4)

Surgent CPE · 4h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; Finance field of study)

$159.00View course →

Note: Practical 4-hour update for controllers and CFOs on current hot topics. Counts as general/technical CPE.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 120-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Surgent Unlimited Self-StudyBundle

Surgent CPE · 120h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor; 1,000+ self-study credits)

$549.00frequently discounted (recent promo $384.30)View course →

Note: One annual price for Surgent's entire self-study catalog (1,000+ credits) — the simplest way to fill a full 120-hour renewal, including ethics and tax updates.

CPE365 Self-Study Unlimited CPE PlanBundle

CPE365 · 120h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA QAS self-study sponsor)

$99.001-year access; includes ethics coursesView course →

Note: Budget unlimited plan — every self-study course on the site for one low fee, ethics included. A cheap path through a full renewal if you prefer reading-based self-study.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Free Live CPE WebinarsFree

MYCPE ONE · 1h · live webinar · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor)

Freefree; registration requiredView course →

Note: Free NASBA-approved live webinars on tax, accounting, and ethics topics. Topics and schedules rotate — check the current list.

Free CPE CoursesFree

Summit CPE · 2h · self-study · NASBA (NASBA-approved sponsor)

Freefree; certificate on completionView course →

Note: NASBA-approved provider offering free self-paced courses (2 CPE credits) with instant certificate. Free courses rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each requirement separately.

Frequently asked questions

How many CPE hours do Ohio CPAs need?

Ohio CPAs need 120 CPE hours every 3 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Ohio CPA renewal?

Professional standards and responsibilities (3 hours, every 3 years); Accounting and auditing (24 hours, per renewal (if applicable)); Taxation (24 hours, per renewal (if applicable))

Does Ohio require a state-specific ethics course?

Yes. Ohio requires professional standards and responsibilities — a general ethics course will not satisfy it. Choose a course that explicitly covers Ohio Board rules and statutes.

When is the Ohio CPA renewal deadline?

Triennial reporting period Jan 1–Dec 31 (3 years); all CPE completed by Dec 31; license renewed triennially (permit renewal by Dec 31)

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Accountancy Board of Ohio. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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