Rule 20-10-.02. Biennial Renewal

1. (1) All licenses to practice public accountancy in this state issued to individuals will expire on December 31 of each odd numbered year and shall be biennially renewable.
2. (2) Without a current license, it is unlawful to practice public accountancy in this state.
3. (3) Applications for biennial renewal must be submitted on or before the expiration date of December 31. Applications may be submitted electronically or via the U.S. Postal Service. For applications submitted via the U.S. Postal Service, a U.S. Postal Service postmark will be considered the date of submission.
4. (4) Every application by an individual for renewal of a license must be accompanied by a renewal fee and must include affirmation that all applicable continuing professional education requirements, as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 43-3-19 and Chapter 20-11 of the Rules have been met.
5. (5) In addition, the applicant for renewal must notify the Board of the applicant's current mailing address, and such other information as the Board may require.
6. (6) The fee for biennial renewal is $100.00.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-3-7, 43-3-8, 43-3-18, 43-3-19.

History. Original Rule entitled "Promotional Practices" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Amended: Filed December 5, 1972; effective December 25, 1972.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Requirement" adopted. Filed February 9, 1978; effective March 1, 1978.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Biennial Renewal" adopted. Filed September 29, 1982; effective November 1, 1982, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of same title adopted. Filed June 11, 1985; effective July 1, 1985.

Amended: Filed July 15, 1987; effective August 4, 1987.

Amended: F. Sept. 11, 1989; eff. Oct. 1, 1989.

Amended: F. Oct. 30, 1989; eff. Nov. 19, 1989.

Amended: F. Oct. 31, 1991; eff. Nov. 20, 1991.

Repealed: New Rule, same title adopted. F. Feb. 15, 1995; eff. Mar. 7, 1995.

Amended: F. Nov. 1, 1995; eff. Nov. 21, 1995.

Amended: F. Jan. 5, 2001; eff. Jan. 25, 2001.

Amended: F. Feb. 4, 2015; eff. Feb. 24, 2015.

Amended: F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.