Please note: The CPE Information provided in this section relates to CPAs only.
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Rhode Island |
| Renewal Date: |
The renewal application is due by 2/15 to give the Board time to process applications by 6/30, but actual license terms are 7/1-6/30 triennially. |
| Reporting Period: |
1/1 to 12/31 over a rolling 3-year period |
| Required Hours: |
120 every 3 years. |
| Ethics Required: |
Yes. Beginning with the 3-year reporting period ending December 31, 2007, 6 hours shall be in subjects devoted to professional ethics every three years. |
| Subject Breakdown: |
24 hours minimum in Accounting & Auditing each 3 years. |
| Credit Limits: |
The maximum credit for instructors, speakers or discussion leaders is 60 hours over 3 years.
Personal development and marketing are limited to 24 hours over 3 years
Authorship credits are limited to 60 hours over 3 years.
Self study credits are limited to 80 hours per each 3-year period. |
| Other State Policies: |
Qualifying programs are formal programs of learning that contribute directly to the professional competence of a CPA or PA after he or she has been issued a permit to practice pubic accounting.
Rhode Island Board accepts courses from approved providers registered with NASBA's National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Formal self study courses must be interactive and/or QAS approved. |
| Contact Info: |
Rhode Island Board of Accountancy
1511 Pontiac Ave.
68-1
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920
USA
Phone: 401-462-9550
Fax: 401-462-9536
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| Web address: |
http://www.dbr.state.ri.us |
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