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Fundamental Payroll Certification
Establishing Eligibility
The Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is open to all those who wish to demonstrate a baseline of payroll competency. The FPC is designed for:
- Entry-level Payroll Professionals
- Sales Professionals/Consultants serving the payroll industry
- Systems Analysts/Engineers writing payroll programs
- Payroll Service Bureau Client Representatives
APA membership is not required to take the FPC examination.
Training Resources
The candidate for certification is advised to consult a variety of sources to prepare for either of the certification exams. The exam handbooks contain a list of suggested references.
The candidate can obtain study materials from the APA and attend APA preparation courses. APA courses are also approved to achieve recertification. Training and resources are available in a variety of formats including books, training courses, Web-based training, Webcasts and Audio Seminars.
About the Exam
Please note that for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 certification exam test questions should be answered based on U.S. Federal laws and regulations as of January 1, 2009. Mid-year changes are NOT reflected on the exams.
FPC Exam Candidate Handbook
FPC Content Outline
FPC Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Register for the FPC examination
Completing the Application
FPC Application for Certification Application must be completed and submitted to American Payroll Association before registering to take the exam. You may also contact the Certification Department at (210) 226-4600 or email at certification@americanpayroll.org. Fees: Fall 2009 and Spring 2010: $290
As a candidate, you are responsible for the full amount of the examination fee. Once an appointment for an examination has been initiated, you are obligated to pay the full fee. If you cannot test for any reason, or decide not to test, the appointment must be changed or cancelled to avoid having to pay the exam fee for a missed examination.
Candidates are responsible for knowing all regulations regarding fees and examination scheduling as presented in the FPC Examination Candidate Handbook. There are no exceptions. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
More Information
This information has been extracted from the complete FPC Examination Candidate Handbook January 2010. The handbook is presented as Adobe PDF files and can be viewed in the freely available Adobe Reader. |
