Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Certification Provider
American Payroll Association (APA)
Best For
Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Supervisor, Payroll Coordinator with 3+ years experience, Human Resources Professionals with payroll responsibilities, Payroll Consultants
Description
The Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a credential granted by the American Payroll Association (APA) for those demonstrating mastery in payroll practices and regulations. This certification covers payroll systems, compliance, accounting, and management, and is ideal for professionals seeking to validate their expertise and advance their careers in payroll. Candidates must meet experience requirements and pass a comprehensive exam to earn the CPP designation, which signifies a high standard of competency and knowledge in the field of payroll.
Includes Certification
Yes
Prerequisites
A minimum of three years of payroll experience within the five years prior to taking the exam, which includes direct or related involvement in payroll production, reporting, accounting, systems, taxation, administration, or education/consulting.
Completion of specific payroll work experience which is defined by the APA. This can include being responsible for the payroll function, implementing payroll systems, or teaching payroll.
For those who have completed the APA’s Payroll Practice Essentials course, the experience requirement is reduced to 18 months.
FPP (Fundamental Payroll Certification) holders must have been in practice for at least the three years prior to the date of the CPP examination.
Agreement to abide by the APA Code of Ethics.
Successful completion of the CPP examination, which covers compliance, payroll calculation, payroll process and systems, accounting, management, and administration.
