Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7839

Introduced
2/27/26  

Caption

Updates the state’s public accountancy act for consistency with the 9th edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act, as issued by NASBA and AICPA in July 2025.

Impact

The impact of H7839 on state laws revolves primarily around ensuring that Rhode Island's accounting practices adhere to nationally recognized standards, thus safeguarding public trust in financial reporting. By implementing these updated provisions, the bill seeks to improve the quality of accounting services offered in the state, which benefits the businesses and individuals relying on these services. Moreover, it sets clear expectations around licensure and practice unit permits, thereby potentially reducing cases of misrepresentation within the field.

Summary

House Bill H7839 aims to amend the Rhode Island Public Accountancy Act to align with the 9th edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act published by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The key changes involve updating definitions, reinforcing professional standards for certified public accountants (CPAs), and streamlining the processes surrounding practice permits and continuing education requirements. These amendments are intended to enhance the integrity and uniformity of accounting practices within the state.

Contention

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S0982

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RI H6304

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RI S0021

Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2025.

RI H5743

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RI H6344

Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.

RI S0332

Exempts individual retirement accounts as a countable resource for public assistance. This act also prohibits the state as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of death of a beneficiary.

RI H5600

Amends provisions related to the legislative purpose for alternatives within the public school system.

RI H5635

Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts.

RI S0790

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RI S0640

Updates the statutory terminology by replacing the phrase "institutions of higher learning" with that of "educational institutions" and redefines child daycare centers as educational institutions.

Similar Bills

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