Georgia CPA CPE Requirements: Rules and Recommended Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Georgia, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a biennial basis.

Here is a summary for your reference:

Georgia CPA CPE Requirements

Within the 2-year reporting period, CPAs registered in Georgia should fulfill at least 80 hours of accounting continuing education.

Specific Requirements

In each reporting period:

• At least 16 hours of accounting and/or auditing
• At least 20 hours each year
• Can carry forward 15 non-accounting/auditing CPE hours to the next reporting period
• Licensees who are 70 years old or above are not required to fulfill the CPE requirements

Further Information

• General CPA licensing requirements in Georgia

You can also contact the Georgia State Board of Accountancy for general licensing and CPE information:

• Address: 200 Piedmont Ave. SE, Suite 1604, West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334
• Phone: (404) 463-0365
• Email: gsba@sao.ga.gov

Where Can I Take These Accounting CPE Courses?

Although you have your choice of accredited CPE providers, I recommend Becker CPE. This company is best known as a test prep provider, but it also offers thousands of hours of CPE credits for a number of certifications, including CPAs. You’ll have your choice of topics, course lengths, and formats, including live webcasts, podcasts, and on-demand courses. For the best deal, use my Becker CPE discount for one- or two-year prime subscriptions. You can try a Becker CPE course for free!

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