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Below you will find the appropriate prerequisites, test center locations, exam fees, resources, and contact information to help you better understand all Georgia CPA requirements. Please note that obtaining a CPA license in Georgia may require additional qualifications, including continuing education or work experience.

CPA Exam Requirements in Georgia

Education


Bachelor’s degree is required
120 total semester hours
24 semester hours of accounting

View Other Georgia Education Requirements.

Residency


US citizenship is required.
Georgia residency is not required.

Age


Minimum age: 18 Years Old

Exam Fees:


Education Evaluation Application Fee $96
Exam Application Fee $96
Core: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $262.64
Core: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $262.64
Core: Tax and Regulation (REG) $262.64
Discipline (choose 1):
Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR)
Information Systems and Controls (ISC)
Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)
$262.64
Total: $1,242.56*

*Note that the fee structure is subject to change.


CPA License Requirements in GA

Education


Continuing Education is required

150 total semester hours

30 semester hours of accounting

24 semester hours of business

Work Experience


1 Year of work experience is required.

Other Qualification


Social Security Number required.

Getting your CPA license in Georgia can mean that additional requirements must be met. Since fees, requirements, and rules may change on a frequent basis, we highly recommend contacting the Georgia State Board of Accountancy for complete licensing information.

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