CPA LICENSURE · GA
Georgia
Verified. CARE checked this jurisdiction's requirements against an official or official-sourced page as of 2026-09-30. Requirements change — always confirm current details with the board before making a decision.
BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
Georgia State Board of Accountancy
gsba.georgia.gov
gsba.georgia.gov
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
To sit for the Exam: a bachelor's degree with 120 total semester hours and 24 semester hours of accounting. For licensure: 150 total semester hours, 30 hours of accounting (including intermediate/advanced coursework), and 24 upper-division business hours.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1 year of supervised accounting experience (public or non-public), verified by an actively licensed CPA, for candidates on the 150-hour/master's pathway; 2 years of continuous accounting experience for candidates on the 120-hour bachelor's-only pathway.
SEPARATE ETHICS EXAM REQUIRED?
Not yet independently verified by CARE — confirm with the board.
CAN YOU SIT FOR THE EXAM BEFORE FINISHING ALL EDUCATION?
Yes — candidates can typically sit for the Exam before finishing all coursework required for full licensure (e.g. at 120 semester hours, finishing the rest before licensure).
APPLICATION NOTES
Georgia's experience requirement (1 vs. 2 years) depends directly on which education pathway the candidate uses.
SOURCE
https://gsba.georgia.gov — accessed 2026-09-30
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