Georgia
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Georgia (2026)
80 CPE per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Georgia State Board of Accountancy.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial; minimum 20 hrs required in each year of the 2-year cycle; no CPE in first year of initial licensure
Continuing education
80 CPE per renewal
80 CPE hours per 2-year cycle (min 20/yr); 4 hrs ethics including 1 hr specific to Georgia Board laws/rules; at least 50% of hours in technical subject fields; up to 15 hrs may carry forward
- Ethics (incl. 1 hr Georgia-specific)
Source: Georgia State Board of Accountancy · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Georgia State Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Georgia?
- Biennial; minimum 20 hrs required in each year of the 2-year cycle; no CPE in first year of initial licensure
- How many CPE do I need in Georgia?
- 80 CPE per renewal. 80 CPE hours per 2-year cycle (min 20/yr); 4 hrs ethics including 1 hr specific to Georgia Board laws/rules; at least 50% of hours in technical subject fields; up to 15 hrs may carry forward
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Georgia?
- Through Georgia State Board of Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.