Rhode Island
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Rhode Island (2026)
120 CPE per renewal, on a 36-month renewal cycle with Rhode Island Board of Accountancy.
Renewal cycle
Every 36 months
Triennial; license period runs July 1 of renewal year through June 30 three years later
Continuing education
120 CPE per renewal
120 CPE hours per 3-year period, including at least 6 hours in regulatory/behavioral ethics (first renewal cycle for new CPAs reduced to 80 hours with 4 ethics hours); max 80 hours self-study
- Ethics (regulatory and behavioral)
Source: Rhode Island Board of Accountancy · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Rhode Island Board of Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Rhode Island?
- Triennial; license period runs July 1 of renewal year through June 30 three years later
- How many CPE do I need in Rhode Island?
- 120 CPE per renewal. 120 CPE hours per 3-year period, including at least 6 hours in regulatory/behavioral ethics (first renewal cycle for new CPAs reduced to 80 hours with 4 ethics hours); max 80 hours self-study
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Rhode Island?
- Through Rhode Island Board of Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.