Free Student Membership

You read that right. Membership is free for students. Save on exam resources, or apply for scholarships. It pays to be a member!

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MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Choose one of the three education pathways outlined below. Each path requires 30 semester hours in accounting and 24 semester hours of business.

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PASS ALL 4 PARTS OF THE CPA EXAM

Must complete during an 18 month time frame. Each section is 3-4 hours.

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FULFILL THE ETHICS REQUIREMENT

Ohio requires 3 hours of Ethics education.

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GAIN THE REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Have one year of accounting experience, verified by a CPA. Internships count!

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APPLY FOR LICENSURE

Complete the forms required by the Accountancy Board of Ohio.

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COMPLETE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

The check is completed through the Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification.

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Make Your Parents Proud FIND A JOB

Opportunities to get involved with OSCPA

Leadership Opportunities

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The Accounting Careers Leadership Academy

The Accounting Careers Leadership Academy is an exciting professional development opportunity to help college students from all backgrounds prepare for a successful future in the accounting industry. Participants will hear from leaders in the profession as they highlight the limitless possibilities of a career as a CPA.

When: Stay tuned for 2024 event dates!
Where: Two virtual sessions and a closing in-person luncheon 
Cost: FREE due to the generous support of sponsors to The Ohio CPA Foundation
How: Click 'Learn More'

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Scholarship winner 2022-23

Foundation College Scholarship Program

The Ohio CPA Foundation’s College Scholarship Program awards Ohio’s accounting majors who plan to become CPAs. The application period is now closed. 

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YOUNG CPAs

Get involved with the Young CPAs!

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Student Ambassadors 2022-23

Student Ambassadors

The Student Ambassador Program operates at 26 Ohio community college and university campuses. With the help of the Ambassadors, students have a better understanding of rewarding career opportunities that come with an accounting degree and the benefits of becoming a CPA.

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