CPA Exam Resources

For the most accurate information about the Uniform CPA Examination, please review details available from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).

• General CPA exam information
• CPA examination process in Georgia
• The CPA Examination Online Application System

When preparing to register for and take the CPA Exam, it is very important to review the Candidate Bulletin in its entirety.

For more information, contact CPA Examination Services via phone at 800-CPA-EXAM or 615-880-4250 or via email.

Additional Helpful Websites

• Georgia State Board of Accountancy
• The Uniform CPA Examination (AICPA)

CPA Exam & Licensing for the State of Georgia

The exam and licensing is a two-step educational process in Georgia. Below is the simplified version specifically for our UGA BBA-Accounting students. Specific details and requirements are available from the Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Step 1: Sitting for the CPA Exam

• Must have completed a baccalaureate degree or higher with twenty (20) semester hours or thirty (30) quarter hours in accounting subjects above the introductory level at a four year accredited college or university that offers a baccalaureate degree as defined by the Board.

Step 2: Licensing

• Pass all 4 parts of the CPA exam
• Satisfy State Board’s work experience requirements
• Total of 150 hours of courses on transcripts
• Hours must include minimum of 30 accounting hours beyond principles level