RISCPA/RI Business Forum: Empowering individuals and businesses, today and tomorrow, through financial education, collaborative innovation, and inclusive advocacy for a prosperous Rhode Island.
Mission & Vision
Mission Statement: RISCPA/RI Business Forum Mission
RISCPA/RI Business Forum’s mission is to empower individuals and businesses through comprehensive financial education, collaborative initiatives, and providing access to a versatile network of innovation and resources. Our unwavering commitment is to cultivate financial well-being, advocate for responsible financial practices, and nurture a supportive community that propels our members towards achieving their financial goals.
Vision Statement: Empowering Financial Futures
Our vision at RISCPA/RI Business Forum is to be the foremost statewide membership advocacy organization, dedicated to fostering a landscape where every individual and business achieves financial success. We are powering a sustainable future by transforming the way people work together, guided by responsible practices, and empowered through advocacy, to ensure a prosperous and inclusive financial future for all.
Since 1907
Rhode Island’s Premier Membership Organization
Founded January 18, 1907
Serving professionals across public practice, law, finance, insurance, industry, government, and education, the Rhode Island Society of CPAs (RISCPA) and RI Business Forum is the state’s leading advocate and resource for businesses and financial professionals.
As the voice of Rhode Island’s business community, we champion free enterprise, economic competitiveness, and sustained growth—fostering an environment that drives innovation, opportunity, and shared success.
Rhode Island’s Only Statewide Industry Platform & CPA Resource
- Largest network of CPAs, financial professionals, and industry leaders
- Powerful political advocacy at the State House
- Cutting-edge continuing education and career development
Join us as we redefine excellence in professional collaboration, advocacy, and support.
Course Catalog
RISCPA continues to offer high-quality, up-to-date, professional education. We hope you will choose RISCPA as your educational provider of choice.
RI Technology Innovation Center
RISCPA’s RI Technology Innovation Center, funded through President Biden’s Infrastructure Package is working with students at the state’s colleges and universities utilizing data analytics to solve business challenges and create new opportunities to expand or export.
RISCPA/RI Business Forum:
- Industry and member events that bring state, business and industry leaders together.
- Unmatched political advocacy to support a strong economic climate and positive regulatory environment.
- Leading the way on technology and innovation
- National CPE programs and conferences
- Digital News Release keeps members up to date with breaking news, updates and legislative and regulatory changes
- Founding member, RI Business Leaders Alliance
- Technology transformation to keep the CPA profession moving forward
Real Jobs RI Partnership allows our members to grow their talent pipeline and encourage professional development
"You have to understand accounting and you have to understand the nuances of accounting. It’s the language of business and it’s an imperfect language, but unless you are willing to put in the effort to learn accounting – how to read and interpret financial statements – you really shouldn’t select stocks yourself."
- Warren Buffet