GACPA Requirements 2026
Georgia CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Georgia
150
Credit Hours
1
Year Experience
$130
License Fee
80
CPE Hours/2 Years
Key Facts
- ✓150 credit hours required for licensure
- ✓1 year of supervised experience required
- ✓Can sit with bachelor's degree and 20 accounting credits
- ✓80 hours of CPE required every 2 years
Education & Experience Requirements
Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.
Education Requirements
Degree RequiredBachelor's degree
Total Credit Hours150
Accounting Credits30
Business Credits24
Additional Requirements:
- •Must include auditing and tax courses
Experience Requirements
Total Experience12 months (1 year)
SupervisionLicensed CPA
Acceptable Experience Types:
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
Education to SitBachelor's degree with 20 accounting credits
Minimum AgeNone
Residency RequiredNo
SSN RequiredYes
Licensing & CPE
Initial License Fee$130
Renewal Fee$130
Renewal Period2 years
CPE Hours Required80 per 2 years
Ethics CPE RequiredYes
Georgia State Board of Accountancy
Georgia State Board of Accountancy
Application Tips
- 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
- 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
- 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
- 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Disclaimer: Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Georgia State Board of Accountancy before beginning your application. Last updated: 2026-02-06.
Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia allows candidates to sit for the CPA exam with a bachelor's degree and 20 semester hours of accounting. The full 150 hours are required for licensure.
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