Payroll education is the focus of the
APA and the WMAC! 

Congratulations to our most recent CPPs/FPCs!

Pictures of the most recent CPP/FPC Study Group can be found in the WMAC-APA Photo Gallery. 
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 APA Payroll Certifications:
The American Payroll Association developed and administers the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) certification programs.

The CPP is the way for payroll to finally be recognized as a measurable professional discipline. The CPP designation is an indication that an individual has achieved a high level of expertise and is qualified to meet the broad range of complex issues faced by Payroll Professionals every day. 

To better serve all levels of the payroll community, the American Payroll Association developed a second certification, the FPC.  This certification was first administered in September 2000.  The FPC designation is awarded to individuals based on payroll knowledge, not expertise; thus, there are no eligibility requirements for the FPC examination. 

There are currently over 9,400 CPPs and 3,500 FPCs.

How the WMAC can help you become a CPP/FPC: 

The WMAC has organized a CPP/FPC Study Group as a benefit to our members. We have assembled a group of subject matter experts to teach these classes and are very proud that our pass rate typically surpasses the national average.

2010 CPP/FPC Study Group - Falls Church, VA - 

Space is limited, contact Eileen Buckley 
 eileen.buckley@cort.com or (301) 775-9198

Laws in place as of January 1, 2010 

WMAC STUDY GROUP INFORMATION:     

Who should enroll in the WMAC Study Group - Any payroll professional meeting the CPP and/or FPC guidelines who desires either payroll certification, or any current CPP or FPC who needs to earn RCH credits to maintain their current certification.  You can earn up to 48 RCH credit hours for attending!  You have to be certified prior to attending the class for these credits to count.

WMAC Study Group Location - Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA  22042

WMAC Study Group Schedule -   Classes for 2010 test material will be held from June 30, 2010 to September 15, 2010. The class meets Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm and Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm.  (see 2010 Class Schedule found at the top of this page for specific dates)

WMAC Study Group Cost - $200 (an additional $60 for chapter membership must be paid)

WMAC Study Group Text - Payroll Source - Contact Eileen Buckley at (301) 775-9198

WMAC Study Group Enrollment Process - Please complete an enrollment form.  You will receive an enrollment confirmation email, normally within 2 to 3 business days.  If you do not receive this email confirmation, please contact on of the education Co-chairs found at the bottom of this page.  

Payment Options - A check made payable to WMAC-APA for the amount may be brought to the first class or you can pay by credit card online.  If you wish to pay be credit card, go to calendar of events and choose June 30, 2010 CPP/FPC Class.  You can then register and pay for the class there.  We take VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and DISCOVER.

Other CPP/FPC Study/Class Options:

1. PayTrain College and University Program - is the premiere payroll professional development and certification examination preparation course offered in a college/university setting.  The PPLS series is designed for all levels of payroll administration and for the preparation for both the CPP and the FPC. 
 

2.  APA Training Courses - Click here for a full listing of APA classes, many may be in your area.

3. APA Knowledge Assessment Calculator - Click here for more information.

4.  Other Chapters - Click here for listing from APA, some may be online.

Once you are certified, you have to earn RCHs. 
For information on how to earn RCHs click here

Maintaining records of all your RCH credits is critical to the CPP/FPC recertification process.  If you misplace your RCH certificates (WMAC related events), it may be difficult for us to research and provide duplicates.  We will make every effort to help in replacing these documents, but cannot guarantee that we can do so in a timely manner.

The Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant honors our chapter founder and first president of the Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter of the American Payroll Association.     Click here for details.  2009 GRANT WINNER - KATIE HORVAT, CPP

The APA Payroll Education Grants and the Kronos & Global Cash Card Payroll Education Grants are offered to members of the APA.  For complete details on the grants, click here.  The deadline for application is March 15, 2010.

QUESTIONS? Please contact:
Eileen Buckley, CPP
eileen.buckley@cort.com
301.775.9198

 

Links current as of 01/13/10