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# Georgia CPA license

Georgia recognizes three CPA licensure pathways effective January 1, 2026. The CPA license is separate from ordinary bookkeeping and non-CPA accounting work.

Statewide license Reviewed October 2, 2026

## 3 credential pathways

Each credential below has its own requirements. Pick the one that matches the work you plan to do.

### Georgia CPA license: bachelor's degree, 150 hours, and one year of experience.

1.  #### Education
    
    Hold a bachelor's degree and 150 semester hours, including at least 30 accounting hours and 18 business hours under the Georgia pathway rules.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass the Uniform CPA Examination; Georgia's licensing materials identify the education and experience requirements rather than a separate initial ethics exam.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Complete one year or 2,000 hours of qualifying experience in public accounting, business/industry, government, or teaching, with CPA supervision where required.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    Apply through the Georgia State Board and NASBA with official transcripts, examination record, experience verification, and required background documents.
    

### Georgia CPA license: master's degree in accounting or tax and one year of experience.

1.  #### Education
    
    Hold a master's degree in accounting or taxation with at least 30 accounting hours and 18 business hours as specified by Georgia.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass the Uniform CPA Examination.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Complete one year or 2,000 hours of qualifying accounting experience under the Georgia rules.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    Submit the Georgia Board/NASBA application with the degree transcript, exam record, verified experience, and background information.
    

### Georgia CPA license: bachelor's degree, specified coursework, and two years of experience.

1.  #### Education
    
    Hold a bachelor's degree with at least 30 accounting hours and 18 business hours; the pathway does not require a universal 150-hour total.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass the Uniform CPA Examination.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Complete two years or 4,000 hours of qualifying experience under Georgia's accepted public, business, government, or teaching categories.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    File the initial Georgia CPA application with official education, exam, experience, and character/background materials.
    

## Official sources

Requirements change. Confirm the details with these official sources before you apply.

-   [Georgia State Board of Accountancy licensure(opens in a new tab)](https://gsba.georgia.gov/licensure)gsba.georgia.gov
-   [NASBA Georgia licensing requirements(opens in a new tab)](https://nasba.org/licensure/nasbalicensing/georgia/)nasba.org
-   [Georgia Board of Accountancy(opens in a new tab)](https://gsba.georgia.gov/)gsba.georgia.gov

This guide summarizes publicly available requirements for initial licensing and is not legal advice. Licensing authorities update their rules, so always confirm with the official sources before you apply.

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