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| Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants |
| Formation | 1909 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio |
| Region served | Ohio |
| Membership | Certified Public Accountants |
| Leader title | President |
| Website | Official website |
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants is a professional association serving Certified Public Accountants across Ohio, providing advocacy, education, and member services. It operates from Columbus and engages with state institutions, national organizations, and corporate partners to shape accounting practice, tax policy, and public trust. The Society collaborates with universities, regulatory boards, and firms to advance standards and professional development.
The Society was founded in the early 20th century amid reforms following the Panic of 1907, aligning with national trends influenced by figures such as Samuel Jones and institutions like the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New York State Society of CPAs. Early leaders engaged with state executives such as the Governor of Ohio and legislative bodies including the Ohio General Assembly to secure statutory recognition parallel to developments in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. During the Great Depression the Society worked alongside the Securities and Exchange Commission and contributors from Price Waterhouse and Arthur Andersen to respond to financial reporting reforms inspired by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Postwar expansion connected the Society with Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, and corporate accounting departments at General Electric and Procter & Gamble as the profession professionalized through collaboration with the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Governance is structured with a board of directors and committees reflecting models used by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and state counterparts such as the California Society of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs. Elected officers coordinate with regulatory agencies including the Ohio Accountancy Board and state executive offices like the Office of the Attorney General of Ohio. Committees mirror specialty groups found in organizations such as the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and liaison roles maintain ties to academic partners including University of Cincinnati and Miami University. The Society’s bylaws reference standards from the International Federation of Accountants and national guidance from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Membership includes practitioners from firms ranging from local practices to national firms like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, as well as in-house accountants at corporations such as The Kroger Co. and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Members include alumni of schools such as Ohio University and Bowling Green State University and professionals who hold credentials from bodies like the Certified Management Accountants Association and the Institute of Management Accountants. The Society maintains student chapters and outreach akin to programs at Columbus State Community College and collaborates with career centers at Cleveland State University and Kent State University to recruit future practitioners.
Programs include continuing professional education modeled after offerings from the American Institute of CPAs, practice management resources used by firms such as BDO USA and RSM US LLP, and technical guidance comparable to publications from the Financial Accounting Foundation. Service lines include peer review administration similar to processes used by the Peer Review Board and ethics guidance influenced by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants. The Society offers networking events in coordination with local chambers like the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and industry groups such as the Ohio Bankers League and Ohio Chamber of Commerce. It provides resources for tax preparation in the spirit of IRS outreach coordinated with the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities including the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Advocacy work addresses state tax law deliberations in the Ohio General Assembly and regulatory rulemakings before the Ohio Accountancy Board, interacting with statewide officials including the Governor of Ohio and the Ohio Attorney General. The Society joins coalitions with organizations such as the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on issues affecting financial reporting, licensure reciprocity, and small business compliance. It submits comment letters on policy proposals influenced by federal rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission and administrative law developments at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Society has historically engaged with municipal finance officials in cities like Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati on auditing and disclosure matters.
Continuing professional education offerings mirror curricula from the AICPA and include topical programs on standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, practice issues related to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and tax developments tied to the Internal Revenue Service. The Society coordinates with academic institutions such as Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management for bridge programs and workforce development. It supports candidates preparing for the Uniform CPA Examination administered by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and promotes specialty certificates similar to programs offered by the Institute of Management Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Annual awards recognize members and firms comparable to honors granted by the AICPA and state societies, celebrating achievements in practice, service, and ethics akin to awards from the Financial Executives International and Institute of Internal Auditors. Recipients have included leaders from firms like Marcum LLP and corporate finance officers from Sherwin-Williams and American Electric Power. The Society’s fellowship and distinguished service awards parallel recognitions bestowed by universities such as The Ohio State University and professional bodies including the Ohio Bar Association.
Category:Accounting organizations in the United States