College of Business Professional Licensure
Professional Licensure List By Program
The list below indicates, to the best of our knowledge, whether or not the licensure programs the College of Business meet educational requirements in each state. Links to state professional associations, or licensing authorities, are provided in the list and we urge you to seek guidance from the appropriate agency in your state.
Educational requirements for state licensure are subject to change. Ohio University updates its determinations on an annual basis or when we are notified of a change in state requirements.
Accounting (Bachelor's)
All 55 licensing jurisdictions (the 50 states plus 5 non-state jurisdictions) require 150 semester hours of college credit for Licensure. An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself DOES NOT meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination.
Specific Education and Experience requirements are determined by each jurisdiction's Board of Accountancy. While the CPA exam is uniform across all jurisdictions, individual jurisdictions establish their own requirements to sit for the exam and obtain licensure. Many states provide mobility to allow CPAs to work across jurisdictional boundaries without requiring an additional license.
Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure.
| State | State/National Board Website | Notes / Disclaimers |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama State Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Alaska | Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Arizona | Arizona State Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| American Samoa | No Information | Ohio University has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the American Samoa. |
| Arkansas | Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| California | California Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Colorado | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protections | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Delaware | Division of Professional Regulation | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| District of Columbia | Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Florida | My Florida License | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Georgia | Georgia State Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Guam | Guam Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Hawaii | Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Idaho | Idaho State Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Illinois | Illinois Board of Examiners | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Indiana | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Iowa | Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Kansas | Kansas State Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Louisiana | State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Maine | State of Maine Professional and Financial Regulation | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Maryland | Maryland Department of Labor | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Michigan | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Missouri | Missouri Division of Professional Registration | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Montana | Montana Department of Labor and Industry | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Nevada | Nevada State Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensing and Certification | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| New Jersey | New Jersey State Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Regulation and Licensing | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| New York | New York State Office of the Professions | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| North Carolina | North Carolina State Board of Public Accountant Examiners | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Northern Mariana Islands | No Information | Ohio University has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the Northern Mariana Islands. |
| Ohio | Accountancy Board of Ohio | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Accountancy Board | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Oregon | Oregon Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Pacific Territories | National Association of State Boards of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of State | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Puerto Rico | National Association of State Boards of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Rhode Island | State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Department of Labor Regulation | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Texas | Texas State Board of Public Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Utah | Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Vermont | Vermont Secretary of State | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Virgin Islands | National Association of State Boards of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Virginia | Virginia Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Washington | Washington State Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Board of Accountancy | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants | An undergraduate accounting degree from OHIO by itself does not meet the 150 semester hours of college credit required for Licensure, but may meet the State Board Education Requirements for sitting the Examination. Please see the State Board’s website for specific regulations regarding both the examination and licensure. |