History. Ga. L. 1908, p. 86, § 1; Civil Code 1910, § 1995; Code 1933, § 84-201; Code 1933, §§ 84-207, 84-208, enacted by Ga. L. 1935, p. 85, §§ 7, 8; Ga. L. 1943, p. 363, § 2; Ga. L. 1965, p. 185, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 508, § 1; Code 1933, § 84-204, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 1063, § 1; Code 1981, § 43-3-6 ; Ga. L. 1983, p. 559, § 2; Ga. L. 1991, p. 371, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 863, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 1112, § 3/HB 1055; Code 1981, § 43-3-9 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2014, p. 136, § 1-2/HB 291; Ga. L. 2015, p. 325, § 5/HB 246.
The 2014 amendment, effective July 1, 2014, redesignated former Code Section 43-3-6 as present Code Section 43-3-9; added subsection (a); redesignated former subsections (a) through (c) as present subsections (b) through (d), respectively; and rewrote subsections (b) through (d).
The 2015 amendment, effective July 1, 2015, substituted “a preponderance of the evidence” for “clear and convincing evidence” in the first sentence of subsection (c).
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2014, p. 136, § 1-2/HB 291, effective July 1, 2014, redesignated former Code Section 43-3-9 as present Code Section 43-3-11.
Administrative rules and regulations.
Examinations, application for certificates, and temporary permits — certified public accountants, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, State Board of Accountancy, Chapter 20-3.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
§ 43-3-3. Georgia State Board of Accountancy; Powers and Duties; Executive Director; Venue
§ 43-3-4. Membership of Board; Terms; Removal; Expense Reimbursement
§ 43-3-6. Duties of Executive Director
§ 43-3-8. Rules and Regulations; Notice; Hearings
§ 43-3-10. Examinations for Certified Public Accountants
§ 43-3-11. Certificate Holder as “Certified Public Accountant” or “Public Accountant”
§ 43-3-12. Reciprocity for Certified Public Accountants
§ 43-3-14. Application for Certification by Nonresidents
§ 43-3-15. Foreign Registered Accountant
§ 43-3-16. Licensure Requirements for Firms Practicing Public Accountancy
§ 43-3-17. Renewal of Firm License
§ 43-3-19. Continuing Professional Education Requirements
§ 43-3-20. Investigations; Admissibility of Records; Filing of Complaint; Immunity; Hearing
§ 43-3-21. Revocation or Refusal to Grant or Renew License; Immunity
§ 43-3-22. Revocation, Suspension, or Refusal to Renew Firm License
§ 43-3-23. Adjudicative Hearings Before Board
§ 43-3-24. Sanctions; Probation
§ 43-3-24.1. Cease and Desist Order
§ 43-3-25.1. Confidentiality of Applicant Information
§ 43-3-27. Notification of Conviction; Time Limit; Suspension
§ 43-3-28. Reinstatement or Modification of a Revoked or Suspended License
§ 43-3-29. Accountants' Records and Communications; Peer Review Data
§ 43-3-30. Injunctions; Enforcement
§ 43-3-31. Prohibited Use of Title or Designation; False or Deceptive Practices
§ 43-3-32. Exceptions to Operation of Chapter