Georgia (GA) CPA Exam requirements state that you must be declared eligible for the examination and then licensed by the state. An individual becomes eligible for the CPA Exam by meeting specific requirements that are determined by the state board of accountancy for their specific jurisdiction. Below are the various Georgia CPA Exam requirements:
Georgia CPA Exam Education Requirements
Per Board Rule 20-3-.08(1)(c), a qualified candidate must present to the board evidence that the candidate has received a baccalaureate degree or completed the requirements therefore, conferred by a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the board, with a concentration in accounting or what the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of an accounting concentration, or with a non-accounting concentration supplemented by what the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of an accounting concentration, including related courses in other areas of business administration.
After January 1, 1998, any person who has not previously sat for the uniform written examination for the certificate of certified public accountant must have completed a total of 150 semester hours or 225 quarter hours of college education, including a baccalaureate degree awarded by a college or university accredited by either a national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the board. The total educational program shall include an undergraduate accounting concentration and related courses in other areas of business administration or the substantial equivalent of the foregoing.
An applicant who has completed 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours in accounting subjects above the elementary level and 35 quarter hours or 24 semester hours in general business subjects at a four year accredited college or university which offers a baccalaureate degree will be deemed to have satisfied the accounting concentration and related business course requirements.
There is not anyone here at the Board that evaluates education requirements for the purposes of taking the CPA Examination or for licensure. We do not provide you with academic advice; you should refer to the Academic Advisor at your college or university.
Next, complete the application to take the Georgia CPA Examination. If you are not approved to take the CPA Examination, all fees will be returned to you with the exception of the application fee.
Georgia CPA Exam Age Requirements
Age Minimum: 18
Georgia CPA Exam Residency Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Must be a resident, employee OR have office in the state? No
Application Process
The CPA Examination Services division of NASBA handles registration and administers the exam in Georgia. Visit our CPA Examination Services page for links to resources.
Any further request for applications, questions, or concerns you may have pertaining to the CPA Examination must be answered by NASBA’s CPA Examination Service. You may reach them by calling 1-800-CPA-EXAM if calling within Georgia or (615) 880-4250 if outside of Georgia. Ask for the Georgia Coordinator.
Key Exam Process Links for Georgia
CPA Examination | Georgia State Board of Accountancy
Georgia CPA Exam Fees
Please visit CPA Examination | Georgia State Board of Accountancy for more information.