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Staff Development
The articles in this section describe programs and services from the APA that aid in staff develoment and advancement. |
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The Knowledge Assessment Calculator is a perfect tool for self or staff assessment, screening payroll candidates and determining certification status and readiness. Five assessments are available and cover a range of payroll knowledge and experience:
- Concepts and Terms -- for new and entry-level employees
- Fundamental Payroll Practices -- for those with some payroll experience
- Compliance, Operations, and Administration -- for more experienced payroll professionals, including supervisors and managers
- Preparing for the FPC Exam
- Preparing for the CPP Exam
The Knowledge Assessment Calculator can be purchased singly or for a group.
Determine which assessment best suits your needs by visiting the KAC Web site. |
Certification Exams
APA certification is a valuable, objective credential that verifies a specified level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the payroll profession. Certification helps individuals demonstrate their payroll expertise, secure promotions, advance their careers, and enhance their standing within the profession. APA offers two levels of certification, the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
Job Descriptions
APA has developed the following position descriptors for the various positions found in Payroll Departments. These are the same descriptions used for APA's Survey of Salaries and the Payroll Profession, which is conducted every other year. The next survey will be completed during 2007. View all job descriptions.
Job Digest and Joblinks
APA's Job Digest circulates payroll job opportunities from member and nonmember companies. Job postings are accepted via email only and are circulated several times weekly. There is no charge to the posting company. Members may sign up for email distribution of the Digest or view it online in the Members area.
Training
An essential component of APA's mission is the presentation of quality training programs that range from basic payroll education to advanced topics in payroll management. Legislative updates, special topic seminars and forums and an all-encompassing annual meeting provide over 300 in-person training opportunities each year.
APA also presents educational opportunities by audio conference, video webcasting, online training programs and custom in-house programs.
Complete listing of APA Training opportunities
Professional Resources
APA publishes a comprehensive list of compliance resources produced by the Association's experienced editorial team of payroll and employment law experts. Publications are issued in many media, including printed text, e-book, magazine, e-magazine, newsletter, e-newsletter, and CD. Online ordering is available.
Complete listing of APA Professional Resources
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