Society News
January 27, 2023
Special Tribute: Jim Hagan, former RI State Senator and President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
NEW! Governor McKee Kicks Off #RIReady Budget Tour at East Providence Small Business: Governor McKee’s #RIReady Budget Includes an Additional $2.6M Small Businesses Can Access Capital: Press Release
The RI Society of CPAs has opened its scholarship application process for the upcoming year!
- Carl W. Christiansen Scholarship
- Cheryl A. Ruggiero Scholarship
- KLR/Brian A. Altomari Memorial Fund Scholarship
More Information / Scholarship Application
"Mondays With Mark" CLICK HERE Every Monday at 11:00 AM
Business Dynamics During The COVID-19 Pandemic: COVID-19 affected every business, but the effects varied by sector, firm size, and geography. For more, read the full issue brief: Business Dynamics During The COVID-19 Pandemic, which provides new insights into economic performance and trends during COVID-19. THE SBA IS EXCITED TO HELP NEW BUSINESSES IN THE NEW YEAR: "If you’ve got a new business in mind for the new year, the SBA can help you get started. If your New Year’s resolution for 2023 is to start your own business, the SBA can help. We are committed to being there with you as you start your business journey, from the minute you have your idea to the moment you’re turning your sign from “coming soon” to “open.” Click HERE for some tips to help you along the way."
NEW! ADV 2023-02: 2023 Tax Changes: Division reminds taxpayers of new year changes
NEW! ADV 2023-03: Tax filing season begins January 23, 2023: RI will follow federal season start date of 1/23/2023 and deadline of 4/18/2023
NEW! Filing Season 2023 has begun: Employer January 31 wage statement deadline almost here: IR-2023-15
IRS News Releases for Current Month: Click Here
NEW! State Corporate Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2023
RIPEC NEWSLETTER January 2023 Edition - As the 2023 General Assembly session begins, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy in the Ocean State
Request for Proposal: RI Rebounds Ventilation Support Program: The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation seeks proposals from eligible proposers, as identified herein to
receive funding under the Ventilation Support Program (“Ventilation Initiative”), a statewide effort designed to assist small businesses who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance their ventilation systems, thereby reducing the risk of transmitting COVID-19.
Workplace Accessibility Grant Program: The Workplace Accessibility Grant Program promotes employment and economic opportunity for individuals with disabilities through investment in accessible workplaces. It provides a 100% reimbursement for eligible costs up to $5,000 per calendar year. All Rhode Island employers with fewer than twenty-five (25) employees and who meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the program guide may apply.
The New England Council - 2022 Year in Review
Capitol Hill
The House meets 1/31 at 4:00 PM
The Senate meets at 1/31 at 4:00 PM
State of Rhode Island General Assembly: All Press Releases
Small Business Workshops - In partnership with: Dedham Savings, MA Small Business Development Center, and SCORE
This Way to CPA:
Uniform CPA Examination Conduct and Non-Disclosure Agreement: Effective January 4, 2023, the AICPA will require acceptance of a Uniform CPA Examination Conduct and Non-Disclosure Agreement as part of the Exam scheduling process through Prometric.Stand Out and Offer a New Level of Client Security with a .cpa DomainNEW! AICPA Town Hall Series - January 19 EditionAICPA Benevolent Fund: The AICPA Benevolent Fund was created to support AICPA members with short-term personal financial needs. Program Information
Chartered Global Management Accountant: CGMA is the most widely held management accounting designation in the world with more than 137,000 designees. It was established in 2012 by the AICPA and CIMA to recognize a unique group of management accountants who have reached the highest benchmark of quality and competence. How to Earn the CGMA Designation.
All AICPA Advisory Credentials: Tip Sheet
Employer Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program: Now a tax free benefit through 2025! More Information
Rhode Island Small Business Development Center is hosting a series of free events to help small businesses with their business and marketing needs. For more information, please CLICK HERE
COVID-19 Rhode Island Stats (as of 1/26/2023)
- New cases per 100,000, last week: 139.2
- New cases among RI residents last week: 1,471
- Number of tests reported in RI last week: 13,869
- Number of Fatalities among RI residents last week: 9
- Total Fatalities: 3,821
- People hospitalized last week: 125
VACCINE ADMINISTRATION: (Last Update: 1/17/2023)
- RI residents who have completed the primary vaccine series as reported by the CDC: 927,799
- Bivalent Booster Dose: 252,083