Professional Licensure and Certification Information for Accounting Degree Programs

The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that meet the educational requirements students need to apply for professional licensure and certifications in Georgia. The programs may not meet education requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

Students who plan to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Georgia should contact the program coordinator and appropriate licensing entity for additional information and guidance.

Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.)

Upon completion of the program, University of North Georgia (UNG) graduates will have satisfied all educational requirements for the CPA license in the state of Georgia.

The Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) curriculum does not satisfy educational requirements for licensure in the following 49 states, U.S. territories, and District of Columbia:

Use the state-by-state links above, from the American Institute of Certified Accountants, to learn about state requirements. Applicants are encouraged to determine the specific requirements for any jurisdiction, including the State of Georgia, in which they intend to sit for the CPA exam by contacting the jurisdiction board. Addresses and links to websites for all relevant authorities are available through the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) or the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

To learn more about out-of-state licensure, including links to state and territory licensing boards, visit the American Institute of Certified Accountants (AICPA) CPA licensure website.

The University of North Georgia is one of 874 business institutions in 56 countries and territories that have earned AACSB Accreditation.

This information was posted on July 1, 2020. Some information might have changed since the update.