Georgia CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Georgia
Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Georgia. Navigate through the tabs below for a comprehensive overview of your state’s specific CPA requirements, including: education and residency requirements, licensure details, who to contact, and how much the exam costs.
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Requirements
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State Ethics Exam
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Exam Program
Getting your Georgia CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 120 semester units (180 quarter units)
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree
Additional Requirements: 20 semester hours in upper division accounting courses (intermediate accounting or above)
Residency Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required
Minimum Age: 18
Additional Requirements: It is not necessary to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state
State License Requirements
Social Security Requirement: Yes
Educational Requirement: 150 semester hours with 30 hours in upper division accounting courses and 24 hours in business related courses
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: Must submit Certificate of Experience to verify 1 year (2,000 hours) of supervised accounting experience no longer than 1 year prior to CPA licensure application. Duties for private industry should involve: using internal control systems, management advisory, financial advisory, consulting, tax, and regulatory laws.
Ethics Exam: None
State Board Contacts
Georgia State Board of Accountancy
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Email: cpaes-ga@nasba.org
Phone: 478-207-2440
Fax: 478-207-1363
CPA Fees
Initial Application Fees | $170 |
AUD | $224.99 |
BEC | $224.99 |
FAR | $224.99 |
REG | $224.99 |
Total | $1069.96 |
*$75 re-examination application fee