CPP/FPC Study Group We are offering a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) & Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Study Group for the September 2009 testing season.  We have had 13 study group members become CPPs and 4 become FPCs in the last four years.   Contact skeller@atkinsoncpa.com for information. Click on the filing cabinet tab on the website for participant forms.  View our calendar for class times.  Certification 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). Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) The CPP is a certification credential for those with some experience in payroll -- overview information. For CPP certification exam -- content outline, download handbook.

Approved Provider Program

Effective September 1, 2006, APA has instituted an Approved Provider program for organizations that present payroll education.

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

The FPC is a certification credential for payroll beginners and service and support professionals -- overview information. For FPC certification exam -- content outline, download handbook. Approved Provider Program Effective September 1, 2006, APA has instituted an Approved Provider program for organizations that present payroll education. Approved Providers: 2008 :: 2006-07 Approved Chapter Meetings: 2008 :: 2006-07