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Georgia Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Georgia CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Georgia accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 80 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | After the first renewal period, the CPE requirement is 80 hours every two years. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics (including Georgia Board laws, rules, and policies) [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Ethics (including Georgia Board laws, rules, and policies) — 4 hours [1]
Completion of 4 ethics CPE credits including 1 credit specific to the laws, rules, and policies of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy is required during each two-year CPE reporting period.
Good to know
- A licensee who has reached the age of 70 is exempt from CPE requirements, and there is no limit on the number of self-study CPE hours that may be taken. [1]
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Georgia State Board of Accountancy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Georgia accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Georgia CPAs need?
Georgia CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. After the first renewal period, the CPE requirement is 80 hours every two years.
Does Georgia require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Ethics (including Georgia Board laws, rules, and policies) (4 hours): Completion of 4 ethics CPE credits including 1 credit specific to the laws, rules, and policies of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy is required during each two-year CPE reporting period.
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Sources & verification
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- CPE Requirements | Georgia State Board of Accountancy ↗gsba.georgia.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“required during the first year of licensure. After the first renewal period, the CPE requirement is 80 hours every two years, with completion of four (4) ethics CPE credits including one (1) credit specific to the laws, rules and policies of the Board are required during the CPE reporting”
“required during the first year of licensure. After the first renewal period, the CPE requirement is 80 hours every two years, with completion of four (4) ethics CPE credits including one (1) credit specific to the laws, rules and policies of the Board are required during the CPE reporting”
“required during the first year of licensure. After the first renewal period, the CPE requirement is 80 hours every two years, with completion of four (4) ethics CPE credits including one (1) credit specific to the laws, rules and policies of the Board are required during the CPE reporting”
“required during the first year of licensure. After the first renewal period, the CPE requirement is 80 hours every two years, with completion of four (4) ethics CPE credits including one (1) credit specific to the laws, rules and policies of the Board are required during the CPE reporting”
“required during the first year of licensure. After the first renewal period, the CPE requirement is 80 hours every two years, with completion of four (4) ethics CPE credits including one (1) credit specific to the laws, rules and policies of the Board are required during the CPE reporting”
“CPE requirement is 80 hours every two years, with completion of four (4) ethics CPE credits including one (1) credit specific to the laws, rules and policies of the Board are required during the CPE reporting period. A minimum of 20 hours must be earned in each year. If licensed less than one year, no CPE is required for your first”
“the Board office unless audited by the Board. A licensee who has reached the age of 70 is exempt from CPE requirements. How do I know that the courses I am taking can be counted towards my CPE hours for license renewal? The Georgia State Board of Accountancy does not pre-approve”