Rhode Island CPAs must complete 120 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every three years.
Newly licensed CPAs in Rhode Island are not required to complete CPE in the year they receive their certificate. However, for their first renewal cycle, they must complete 80 hours, including 4 hours in ethics.
Rhode Island CPAs must complete 6 hours of ethics CPE every three-year renewal period. Click here to view our course
Yes, Rhode Island CPAs may take a maximum of 24 CPE hours in personal development and marketing courses per renewal period.
Click here to view Rhode Island’s detailed list of approved fields of study (FOS) for CPE credits.
Rhode Island CPAs can complete a maximum of 80 CPE hours through self-study per renewal period.
Eligible activities include QAS Self-Study (up to 80 hours), Nano-Learning, technical sessions, university/college courses, in-house educational programs, published books and articles (up to 60 hours per three-year period), and more.
CPE credits must be completed by June 30 of each three-year renewal cycle.
Fast Track CPE packages are curated bundles designed to meet Rhode Island CPA CPE requirements. These packages save time by providing comprehensive courses that fulfill all CPE needs.
The reporting period for Rhode Island CPAs runs from July 1 to June 30 every three years.
Rhode Island CPAs must renew their licenses triennially by June 30. If not renewed by this date, a penalty fee of $500, in addition to a $375 renewal fee, applies.
No, Rhode Island CPAs cannot carry forward excess credits to the next reporting cycle.
Rhode Island CPAs must retain CPE records for three years, as they may be subject to state board audits.
The renewal fee for Rhode Island CPAs is $375.
You can access FAQs on CPE requirements and regulations for Rhode Island CPAs on the state board's website.
Yes, the Rhode Island Board of Public Accountancy accepts courses if NASBA approves the provider. As a NASBA-approved provider (143597), our courses are aligned with Rhode Island CPE regulations. To check eligibility, refer to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page.
