Georgia CPAs must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years, at least 20 hours yearly.
For newly licensed Georgia CPAs:
- If licensed within one year of renewal, no CPE is necessary.
- If licensed between one year and less than two years before your first renewal date, you must complete 40 hours of CPE, with at least 50% in technical subjects.
Yes, Georgia CPAs must complete 4 hours of ethics CPE, including 1 hour specific to the laws, rules, and policies of the Georgia Board of Accountancy. Click here to view MYCPE ONE Georgia State Specific Ethics Course.
For Georgia CPAs, at least 50% of CPE hours (i.e., 40) must be in technical fields.
Click here to check Georgia’s detailed approved fields of study (FOS) for CPE credits.
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided the courses are from approved providers.
Eligible learning activities for Georgia CPAs include Group Internet, QAS Self-Study, Blended Group, University/College courses, Instruction (up to 50% of required hours), and more
The CPE deadline for Georgia CPA professionals is December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Fast Track CPE from MYCPE ONE offers expertly curated Georgia CPE packages that meet the state’s continuing education requirements. These comprehensive packages cover all your CPE needs and save time selecting individual courses.
In odd-numbered years, CPE credits must be reported biennially from January 1 to December 31.
Georgia CPAs must renew their CPA licenses by December 31 biennially, in odd-numbered years. If not renewed by this date, a penalty fee of $100 will be applicable.
Georgia CPAs can carry forward up to 15 hours of non-technical CPE credits.
Georgia Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals must maintain records of completed CPE credits for 5 years, as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
The renewal fee for Georgia Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals is $150.
Georgia CPAs can visit the Georgia Board of Accountancy website for further FAQs and details on CPE requirements and regulations.
Failure to meet CPE requirements or renew by December 31 may result in a $100 penalty, suspension, or other disciplinary actions.
Yes, MYCPE ONE courses comply with Georgia Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Professionals requirements. As a NASBA-approved provider, our courses align with Georgia's CPE regulations. Please refer to each course page's "QUALIFIES FOR" section to check course eligibility.
