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RI Society of CPAs/RI Business Forum

The Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants and RI Business Forum is one of the largest membership organizations in the state with more than 2,200 CPAs, financial and legal professionals, business and industry leaders, government, education and more through our CPA membership and Affiliate Member programs. RI Business Forum is Rhode Island’s first statewide multi-industry platform serving every industry in the state. Members enjoy access to exclusive programs, services and benefits while receiving unprecedented advocacy supporting pro-business initiatives and taking a stand against issues that don't support economic growth.

The Society works to develop and maintain high professional standards and offers a wide array of legislative, technical support and referral services to its members.

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Advocacy

A key component to RISCPA’s overall mission, we advocate on behalf of our members to take a stand on matters that impact them and give them a voice on the Hill. The RISCPA PAC allows us continue to give all our members a voice.

In 2021 and 2022, RISCPA had unprecedented success with penalty industry reduction, tax cuts and tangible tax relief – most of which was decades in the making. As founding members of Rhode Island Business Coalition, our members enjoy strong local and national advocacy. RISCPA members also enjoy strong collaboration with the AICPA and state societies across the U.S. to support our members. 

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Networking

Good networking and relationship building are key skills common to all successful business people. CPAs serve every industry, and our networking events are legendary. Networking through RISCPA allows members to establish relationships with professionals in every industry . Our committee events allow our members to learn from peers with similar interests and challenges — and imparting effective solutions. RISCPA and our RI Business Forum platform offer numerous ways for members to network.

Networking Events

  • January Networking Event : our “Premier Networking Event” is legendary for bringing members together with industry, state and local leaders from all over the U.S.
  • Unique Networking Events throughout the year for CPAs, Financial Professionals, Attorneys, Professionals, accounting students and political figures.
  • Annual Meeting and Recognition Reception : always a very special night for the newly certified CPAs and scholarship recipients; RISCPA’s new Board of Directors takes the helm. The event is hosted for Society members, family members and co-workers of the honorees. It is a special evening for RISCPAs leadership, newest professional members and future members of the Society, held in April.
  • Annual Charitable Golf Tournament and VIP Reception: held in September and this tournament sells out fast! This event has donated more than $200,000 to local charities.

Join a Committee of Interest

RISCPA has 17 special interest committee’s that are available to members to join. By participating you would have the opportunity to provide your input to events and community involvement as well as collaboration between peers with the same interests. Please visit committee pages to learn more about each one.

Attend one of our Continuing Education Seminars

Great opportunity to network and meet like-minded individuals that could be in similar situations as you.

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Power Up Your Career

Discounted CPE, Job Postings, and Personalized Support from RISCPA

Professional Development

Our CPE programs are available at a discount to members. Attending these seminars offers great benefits:

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Online CPE Tracker

Tracks your CPE credits on our website, every seminar you take with RISCPA automatically populates your CPE Tracker, and you can also add your own self-study and other seminars.

Significant Discounts on CPA Exam Review Courses through Becker CPA Review

Career Services

  • Significant Discounts on CPA Exam Review Courses through Becker CPA Review
  • Complimentary Job listings for members and their firms
  • Upload your resume to our career page.

Member Perks Unlocked

Enjoy Discounted Payroll, Cars, and More

Affinity Programs

Paychex – Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) is a leading provider payroll services. Paychex is a proud to be a preferred provider of payroll services for the RISCPA.

  • RISCPA members are eligible for unique benefits for their firm, as well as discounts to refer to clients.
  • RISCPA member firms enjoy free integrated payroll processing (up to 50 employees) upon subscribing to our CPA Member Program. Encourage your clients, and your own firm, to visit us online or contact a local Paychex branch.

Vehicle Discounts

Meeting Made Easy

Convenient, Affordable Space for Training and Events

Meeting Room Facilities

  • The RI Society of CPAs office is conveniently located in Cranston, RI and accessible from I295 and I95.
  • The facility offers a 50-person conference room available for your training and meeting needs.
  • Ample FREE parking, wireless internet access, projectors with laptop hookups.
  • Full Day: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
      • $400 Member
      • $600 Non-Member
  • Half Day: 4 Hours
      • $200 Member
      • $300 Non-Member
  • Please call the society office at 401-331-5720 for more information and member discounts.