Learn The 7 Simple Steps to Qualifying To Become A Licensed CPA in Georgia:
- Meet The Education Requirements in Georgia
- Submit Your CPA Exam Application in Georgia
- Request Your College Transcripts in Georgia
- Pay Your NASBA CPA Schedule Fees in Georgia
- Schedule Your CPA Exam Sections At A Prometric Center in Georgia
- Find A CPA Exam Mentor To Help You Pass
- Find A CPA Review Course To Study
If you would like a more detailed checklist to make this process even easier, please download your Free CPA Exam Application Checklist PDF below:
Georgia Requirements Overview:
Georgia's (GA) CPA exam requirements are not very complex. You only need 120 hours to sit and 150 plus experience to become licensed. Be sure you are at least 18 prior to signing up.
Follow each caption below to ensure that you are qualified to sit for the exam.
Disclosure: Please note that I do my best to keep these requirements up to date but seeing as there are more than 50 states and nations with individual requirements it is difficult for me to keep up with them all. Please verify each requirement with your state board of accountancy to ensure 100% accuracy!
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Education Requirements
What are the education requirements in Georgia?
150 Hours Requirement
GA does not require 150 hours to sit, only to become licensed.
Accounting Course Requirements
GA requires 20 semester hours of accounting courses that are above the introductory level
International Candidates NOTE: Education requirements must be met through academic coursework completed at an accredited institution. Professional training is not acceptable toward these requirements. Coursework completed as part of a Chartered Accountant program is considered professional training and is, therefore, not accepted toward the education requirements for the U.S. Uniform CPA Examination.
Business Course Requirements
GA does not have any special business course requirement prior to sitting
Business Law Requirements
GA does not have a business law requirement
Ethics Exam
Required to take AICPA Ethics Exam
Age & Residency Requirements
What are the age and residency requirements in Georgia?
US Citizenship Requirement
You are NOT Required for Georgia to be US Citizen to sit for the CPA exam
Residency Requirement
Georgia does NOT require you to be a resident, employee, OR have an office in the state for you to take the CPA exam.
Minimum Age to Sit for the CPA Exam
Georgia requires the applicant to be at least 18 prior to sitting for the CPA exam
Georgia CPA Exam Fees
How much does it cost to take the CPA exam in Georgia?
Georgia has re-examination fees that vary based on the number of parts you are retaking.
Initial Application Fee: |
$135 |
Audit: |
$195.35 |
Financial: |
$195.35 |
Regulation: |
$176.25 |
Business: |
$176.25 |
Total: |
$868.20 |
Special Fees: |
Re-exam registration fee (varying amounts based on number of parts) |
Already Passed The CPA Exam in Georgia? Here Are The CPA License Requirements
To become licensed in GA you are required to perform the following:
Education Requirements:
* 150 total semester hours
* 30 Hours of Accounting Classes. Must include intermediate/advanced level classes
* Business courses must include 24 credit hours of upper-division classes
Experience Requirements:
* 1 year of supervised accounting experience (public or non) that must be verified by an active CPA licensee and the state board.
* Experience must be completed less than one year preceding your application date.
Georgia State Board Contact Info
Georgia State Board of Accountancy
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Web: www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/accountancy
Phone: 478-207-2440
Fax: 478-207-1363
Email: cpaes-ga@nasba.org
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bryan Kesler, CPA is the founder of Kesler CPA Review & Ultimate CPA Exam Guide which earned him a spot on CPA Practice Advisor's Top 20 Under 40.
He has helped thousands of CPA candidates pass the CPA exam since 2013. You can contact him via email bryan@cpaexamguide.com
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