Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150 (traditional) or 120 (new pathway)
Accounting Coursework
20 accounting (to sit), accounting concentration (to license)
Work Experience
1 year (traditional) or 2 years (120-hr pathway)
Ethics Exam
AICPA Ethics Exam
Georgia-Specific Notes
New 120-hour pathway signed into law 2025. Bachelor's + accounting concentration + 2 years experience + exam = licensure without 150 hours.
Official State Board
The Georgia State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
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Becoming a CPA in Georgia: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including Georgia, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
Georgia requires 150 (traditional) or 120 (new pathway) of education, including 20 accounting (to sit), accounting concentration (to license). Many candidates complete this with a bachelor's degree plus additional accounting coursework or a master's program.
Examination
All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination: three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD) plus one Discipline (BAR, ISC, or TCP). The exam is identical in all 55 U.S. jurisdictions. PassTheCPANow currently covers the three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD); BAR/ISC/TCP discipline coverage is in development. Prepare with PassTheCPANow for $79 →
Experience
Georgia requires 1 year (traditional) or 2 years (120-hr pathway) of qualifying work experience. Most jurisdictions accept experience in public accounting, industry, government, or academia.
Ethics
Ethics requirement: AICPA Ethics Exam. Most states use the AICPA Professional Ethics course, but several (New York, Texas, California, Washington, Louisiana) require state-specific ethics education.
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