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Fundamental Payroll Certification

 

Fundamental Payroll

Certification Content Outline

I Core Payroll Concepts 40%
A. Worker Status
B. Fair Labor Standards Act
C. Employment Taxes
D. Employee Benefits
E. Employee/Employer Forms
F. Professional Responsibility
G. Methods and Timing of Pay
H. Customer Service
II Compliance 22%
A. Escheatment
B. Regulatory
C. Reporting
D. Record Retention
III Principles of Paycheck Calculations 20%
A. Compensation/Benefits
B. Involuntary Deductions
C. Voluntary Deductions (pre and post tax)
D. Employer Taxes and Contributions
E. Net, Disposable, Take Home Pay
IV Payroll Process and Systems 12%
A. Maintain master file components
B. Concepts and Functionalities
C. Auditing
V Accounting 6%

A. Accounting Principles
B. General Ledger Account Balance
C. Payroll Journal Entry

 

FPC Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

EXAM NOTES

For both the CPP and FPC certification exams given during the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 testing windows, exam questions should be answered based on Federal laws and regulations in effect as of 1/1/2009.

Mid-year changes are NOT reflected on the exams.

RECERTIFICATION

Recertification is required after 5 years for CPP and 3 years for FPC. Recertification may be achieved through accumulating recertification credit hours ((RCH) or by successfully retesting. For CPP 120 RCH are required; for FPC, 60.
CPP Recertification File Folder
FPC Recertification File Folder
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STUDY GROUPS
Many APA Local Chapters conduct study groups for CPP and FPC exam preparation. Consult the study group list for a group in your area
LEARNING CENTER TESTING

Effective February 2009, attendees of Payroll 101 and Payroll 201 have the opportunity to sit for the FPC and CPP exam, respectively, at the conclusion of each course. For more information, please refer to the Certification Home Page. Please note: Separate registration and fee for testing is required.

COLLEGE CREDIT
APA's certification programs bring college credit through the ACE College Credit By Examination Program. Details.
FAQ
Have a question about APA's Certification programs? The most common questions are answered on the FAQ page.
CONTACT US

APA's Certification Department
210-226-4600

certification@americanpayroll.org

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