How Can Georgia CPAs Choose an Ethics CPE Course That Fits Their Compliance Needs?
Georgia CPA s should choose ethics CPE that adds up to 4 ethics credits in the reporting period and includes 1 credit on the laws, rules, and policies of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy from a Board-approved program. The remaining 3 credits can be behavioral or regulatory ethics. The current reporting period runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. That sounds simple, but the Georgia CPA ethics CPE rule is still fairly new , and course titles can be misleading. This guide explains what the rule requires, what to check before you enroll, and which option fits common situations, from Atlanta firm partners to multi-state tax practitioners. Key Takeaways Georgia requires 4 ethics CPE credits per reporting period, including 1 credit specific to Georgia Board laws, rules, and policies. The Georgia-specific credit must come from a Board-approved program; the other 3 can be behavioral or regulatory ethics. Ethics credits count toward the 80-hour, two-year CPE total. Check th...