If you hold a Georgia CPA license, you need 80 CPE credits in each two-year reporting period, at least 20 credits every year, and 4 ethics credits, one of them on Georgia’s board laws, rules and policies. Licenses renew every two years by December 31.
Below is every rule that matters, with a link to the regulation behind it.
Georgia CPE at a glance
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Total CPE | 80 credits per two-year reporting period |
| Annual minimum | 20 credits per year |
| Technical subjects | At least 50% of reported credits |
| Ethics | 4 credits per period, including 1 on Georgia board laws, rules and policies |
| Nano-learning | 1/5 credit per program, no cap |
| Carryover | Up to 15 excess non-technical credits |
| Renewal | Every two years, by December 31 |
| Records | Keep for 5 years after completing each program |
| Regulator | Georgia State Board of Accountancy |
How the Georgia CPE cycle works
Georgia’s reporting period is the two years immediately before each biennial renewal. In that window you need:
- 80 credits in total, at least half of them in technical subjects.
- At least 20 credits in each year.
One CPE credit equals 50 minutes.
Carryover: up to 15 non-technical credits above the requirement can carry into the next period. Carryover credits can’t count toward the technical requirement.
New licensees: you don’t need CPE before your license’s first expiration date.
Age exemption: licensees aged 70 or older are exempt from CPE.
The Georgia ethics requirement
You need 4 ethics credits each reporting period. At least 1 credit must cover the laws, rules and policies of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy.
Nano-learning in Georgia
Georgia’s current rules, effective January 1, 2024, list nano-learning as a qualifying activity. Each nano-learning program earns one-fifth of a credit (0.2). The rules don’t cap nano-learning.
How much of your Georgia CPE can be nano-learning?
Everything except your 4 ethics credits: up to 76 of your 80 credits. The arithmetic:
- Per year: the 20-credit minimum is 100 nano lessons, roughly two a week.
- Per period: 76 credits is 380 lessons.
At least half of your credits must be technical, so check each lesson’s field of study.
How EverydayCPE fits: each EverydayCPE lesson is a 10-minute nano-learning program worth 0.2 CPE credits. EverydayCPE is registered with NASBA as a sponsor on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors (sponsor #169364). Your certificates are stored for you in case of an audit. EverydayCPE doesn’t offer ethics courses.
Records and CPE audits
- Keep records for five years after completing each program, and send them to the board if asked.
- Acceptable evidence includes certificates of completion, attendance records, transcripts, or other independently verifiable proof.
- The board audits CPE. Common problems it reports: certificates saved on a former employer’s server, documentation that doesn’t meet reporting standards, and totals that come up short.
Georgia CPE FAQ
How many CPE credits do I need in Georgia?
80 credits every two years, at least 20 each year, including 4 ethics credits with 1 on Georgia board laws, rules and policies.
Does Georgia accept nano-learning?
Yes. Since January 1, 2024, each nano-learning program earns 1/5 credit, with no cap.
Can I carry over extra CPE in Georgia?
Up to 15 excess non-technical credits, which can’t count toward the technical requirement.
Is there an age exemption for Georgia CPE?
Yes. Licensees 70 and older are exempt.
How long do I keep CPE records in Georgia?
Five years after completing each program.
Sources
- Georgia State Board of Accountancy: CPE Rules effective January 1, 2024 (Winter 2023 newsletter): Rules 20-11-.01 to .03 and records
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 20-11: Continuing Professional Education
Last verified: October 17, 2026 · This page summarizes the rules for convenience. Always confirm with the Georgia State Board of Accountancy before you renew.