Accountancy Board of Ohio

The Accountancy Board (ACC) establishes and enforces professional standards for public accounting in Ohio. The board administers an examination for obtaining a certified public accounting (CPA) license, sets standards for license renewals, and registers public accounting firms operating in Ohio. The board protects the public by investigating alleged violations of professional standards and conducting disciplinary hearings. In addition, the board administers an education assistance program for eligible students who are in the fifth year of an accounting program.