Important Board News
All Individual CPA licenses expire December 31, 2025.
How Do I …
File a Complaint?
Explanation of the Complaint Process
Persons practicing in the profession of public accountancy within the State of Georgia are required by state law to be licensed under the Georgia State Board of Accountancy. These requirements are published in Georgia law; the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, (O.C.G.A.) Title 43. The General Assembly passed House Bill 291 during the 2014 Legislative Session which provided that the Georgia State Board of Accountancy be transferred from the Secretary of State to the State Accounting Office.
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Complaint Process
If you wish to file a complaint concerning the practice of a licensee, you should submit the
complaint in writing to the Georgia State Board of Accountancy. Upon receipt of your complaint, you will receive an acknowledgement from the board.
Download the complaint form .
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Requirements
Your complaint must include your name, address and telephone number; the name and address of the person being reported; a detailed description of the violation, and any other pertinent information. This means all supporting documents (i.e. business records, cancelled checks, billing statements, proposals, etc.) that could be used to support your complaint.