June 30, 2028Firm licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. Next: 2028-06-30. Firms WITH a physical office in Georgia are governed by R. 20-7-.01(2), which sets this same June 30 expiration and requires renewal before September 30 or the license lapses. Firms WITHOUT a Georgia office (out-of-state firms practicing under Ga. Code § 43-3-16(b)(1)(C)) are governed separately by R. 20-8-.01, which sets the identical June 30 date but a different consequence for lateness (a $250 fee after June 30, unlawful to practice without renewal). Most Georgia firm licensees have an in-state office and fall under R. 20-7-.01(2); the citation below leads with that rule.
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How does Georgia's CPA license renewal cycle work?
Individual CPA license expires December 31 of odd-numbered years. Current cycle ends 2027-12-31.
How much does it cost to renew a CPA license in Georgia?
$100. Flat $100.00 biennial renewal fee for individual CPA license. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Rule 20-10-.02.
Does Georgia require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?
Yes -- Georgia requires 80 hours of CPE every 2 years, including 4 ethics hours. See the full Georgia CPE requirements page for the exact citation.
What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Georgia CPA license?
$300. $300 reinstatement fee (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 20-10-.04(1)(a)), payable in addition to completing the CPE catch-up requirement. For that catch-up, the rule also requires at least 20% of the hours in accounting/auditing, at least 80 of the hours within the 2 years preceding the application, and bars carryover hours from counting toward reinstatement.
Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Georgia?
Yes -- Georgia has its own firm-level registration or permit requirement, separate from an individual CPA's license renewal. See the full Georgia firm renewal page for the exact cycle and citation.