6 hours of ethics CPE, per 3-yr period, for CPAs licensed in Rhode Island.
| Ethics hours required | 6 |
|---|---|
| Reporting cycle | Per 3-yr period |
| State-specific content | Not required |
| Self-study accepted | Yes — NASBA QAS Self-Study |
| Our sponsor status | NASBA Registry #111907 |
Six hours of ethics CPE per reporting period.
Six hours devoted to regulatory and behavioural ethics within each three-year licensing period, out of 120 total hours.
Courses relating to the ethical background knowledge needed to comply with the rules of state licensing bodies, other governmental entities, membership associations and professional organisations. Both state-specific and general ethics courses qualify.
The three-year licensing period runs from 1 July of the renewal year through 30 June three years later, with renewal due 30 June. At each renewal you certify that you completed the minimum CPE during that period.
New CPAs are not required to complete CPE in the year they initially receive their certificate. For the first renewal cycle you certify 80 hours including four ethics credits, rather than the usual 120 and six.
Yes. Self-study credits must be QAS-approved or interactive and are capped at 80 hours per three-year period. Practice development and marketing are limited to 24 hours.
Rhode Island Board of Accountancy
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State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Requirements change; confirm current rules with your Board before completing coursework.