CPA Requirements
Requirements to sit for the CPA exam in GA:
- Undergraduate Degree from an accredited university,
- At least 20 hours of upper level accounting (beyond ACCT 2101 & 2102).
Requirements for CPA licensure in GA:
- Undergraduate Degree from an accredited university,
- At least 30 hours of upper level accounting (beyond ACCT 2101 & 2101),
- At least 24 general business hours,
- At least 150 semester hours earned on transcript (no CLEP courses accepted, AP course work ok, other than 30 accounting hours specified, other hours can be anything),
- At least 1 year (> 2,000 hours) of professional work experience up to the date of application (in most cases a licensed CPA will have to sign your license application and provide an active Georgia CPA license number).
CPA Exam & GA CPA License Resources:
Georgia State Board of Accountancy Licensure FAQ
CPA Preparation Course for KSU Students:
If you participate in our Master of Accounting (MAcc) program you will prepare for and take all four parts of the CPA exam with your cohort as part of the two-semester program. The MAcc program will provide preparation materials and resources for the CPA exam, and your tuition covers all CPA exam-related fees.
If you already meet the 150 hours required for licensure, KSU has contracted with Becker to provide review materials at a discounted rate. For more information, please see Becker Discount.
You can become a student member of the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA). The GSCPA provides discounts on CPA review materials. In addition, you can attend monthly chapter meetings and network with professionals.
