RISCPA/RI Business Forum Partners with RI Commerce Corporation offering FREE CPA and grant application assistance for RI Rebounds program Cranston, RI
RISCPA/RI Business Forum is once again partnering with Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to provide free CPA assistance to Rhode Island small businesses owners impacted by the COVID pandemic.
The grant program, known as RI Rebounds, has been expanded to included businesses opened in 2020. RISCPA/RI Business Forum is offering free assistance to help business owners prepare financial documents and create or update tax filings to complete the grant applications.
“Many small business owners have never had the opportunity to work with a credentialed CPA, which is vital to the success of their business. RISCPA is proud to once again partner with Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to be the first state in the country to offer this unprecedented free CPA assistance”, said Melissa Travis, President and CEO, Rhode Island Society of CPAs.
“Businesses are leaving money on the table because they don’t realize they are eligible for these programs or have never had the opportunity to correct or update their financial documents.”
Businesses must be headquartered in Rhode Island and eligibility includes sole proprietors and self-employed individuals.
The program will allow Rhode Island’s very small businesses to take advantage of available funding by helping them navigate or correct financial reporting and tax filing status.
For more information, email info@riscpa.org About RISCPA/RI Business Forum: RISCPA/RI Business Forum, established in 1905, is one of the largest membership organizations in Rhode Island representing businesses in all industry sectors, government and education.
RI Business Forum is the state’s first ever multi-industry platform featuring networking events, exclusive products and services, workforce initiatives and leadership development programs.
RISCPA is a founding board member of the Rhode Island Business Coalition Industry Alliance which advocates for public policies that improve Rhode Island’s economic competitiveness and strengthen the state’s business climate.
For more information, contact: Amanda Iovini Vice President/COO, RISCPA/RI Business Forum (401) 331-5720