American Payroll Association
Hampton Roads 
Serving the Payroll Professional of "Hampton Roads"
Certification
The Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification program was developed by the American Payroll Association in 1985 as a method of serving the interest of those working in Payroll. This has aided in establishing respect for Payroll as a profession rather than a technical discipline, maintaining high standards in the industry, as well as recognizing those individuals who have proven themselves to be among the top ranks of the industry.
In 2000 the Fundamental Payroll Certification Exam (FPC) was offered for the first time ever. This certification was developed to promote the standard for payroll professionals that is accepted by the business community and the public at large.
Both exams are administered in various locations across the United States. More information may be obtained by visiting the National APA's web site at
EDUCATION
Hampton Roads APA CPP Study Group
This is intended to prepare intermediate to advanced level Payroll Professionals for either the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certificaion (FPC) Exam. This is an intensive Payroll "body of knowledge" review course requiring an estimated 6-8 hours per week study time plus the weekly review sessions.
Any CPP/FPC who needs recertification hours can take the class and receive RCH credits.
Our current course offerings are:
Instructor: Joyce Thompson
Dates: Beginning Spring February 2011
Details to follow at a future dateLocation: Armada Hoffler Construction Co.
4549 Commerce Street Suite 100 Virginia Beach, VA Course Fee: $150.00 Payable to Joyce Thompson, due on or before 1st class.
Book Info: Payroll Source from American Payroll Association. Each participant will need to purchase the book thru the APA Store.
Form W-9
Recertification
To maintain CPP or FPC status, recertification is required after 5 years for CPP and 3 years for FPC.
Recertification may be achieved through accumulating 120 recertification credit hours (RCH) for CPP and 60 for FPC or by successfully retesting.
