RI Society of CPAs

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The Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants is the statewide professional membership association exclusively for CPAs

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RISCPA has a current membership of 2,200 individuals in public practice, in business and industry, in government, and in education. The Society is led by a 13-member Board of Directors, which includes five officers and 8 directors. The Certified Public Accounting profession serves the public interest and the free enterprise system. RISCPA was formed in 1905. The mission statement of the RISCPA is “The RI Society of CPAs enhances the image of the CPA profession and the success of our members through Education, Leadership and Advocacy.” Today, RISCPA’s primary function has expanded to include providing continuing education opportunities, a variety of membership services for CPAs in Rhode Island, a strong committee structure, and clear, strong, and forward-looking leadership for the profession. Members in public practice do so in firm sizes ranging from the sole practitioner to national firms with many staff in the office, and all sizes in between. The clientele they serve ranges from the individual taxpayer or businessperson to the very largest of international entities. CPAs, in order to maintain their individual licenses, are required to complete 40 hours of continuing professional education annually to keep abreast of the constant changes to tax, audit, and regulatory laws, rulings, and standards. Courses sponsored by RISCPA, including some 60 seminars, and a variety of technical morning sessions. Rhode Island CPAs are integral to the socio-economic fabric of our state. In addition to serving as independent and objective advisors to individuals and businesses, they are active as volunteers in their communities, providing their expertise gratis to myriad charities, causes, civic groups, foundations, and other not-for profit organizations. Thank you.