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Rhode Island accountancy license search Covers: Public license search; select the accountancy credential rather than an unrelated DBR program.Rhode Island · CPA / accounting firm
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| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Renewal fee | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Board instructions |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
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Rhode Island Board of Accountancy Authority listed in Boards of Accountancy - NASBA.
Source review dates · 3 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Lookup a License or Registration | Dept. of Business Regulation Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License Verification | Dept. of Business Regulation Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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