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State CPE Requirements
The CPE Information provided in this section relates to CPAs only.
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Rhode Island
Our Courses Accepted:
Yes
The Rhode Island State Board of Public Accountancy does not
preapprove courses, nor do they register continuing education
providers.
Renewal Date:
February 15
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. Practice development and management skills
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 years.
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
233 Richmond Street
Suite 236
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-4236

Phone: 401-222-3185
Fax: 401-222-6654

Web address:
http://www.dbr.state.ri.us
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