certification study group
2020 CPP/FPC STUDY GROUP
The American Payroll Association has set the standard for payroll excellence with two certification levels. You can explore the benefits of becoming a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or a Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
APA OKC's certification study group will meet on Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm from August 04, 2020, through October 27, 2020 via Zoom.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To RSVP, please send an e-mail to with your name, e-mail address, mobile phone number, and employer's name. Those needing to pay for this study group will be contacted by the treasurer with payment options that are currently available.
STUDY GROUP DETAILS
Class/Study Calendar
Aug 04 - Introduction
Aug 11 – Section 1 & 10
Aug 18 – Section 2 & 3
Aug 25 – Section 3
Sept 01 – Section 4
Sept 15 – Section 5 & 6 Sept 22 – Section 7
Sept 29 - Section 8
Oct 06 – Section 9 & 12
Oct 13 – Section 11 & 14
Oct 20 – Section 12 & 13
Oct 27 – Optional Review and Testing
Class Materials
You will need to purchase or have access to The Payroll Source 2020 edition for this class. This will be the main curriculum for this study group. You can purchase this publication from the APA store.
We will provide you with study points/outlines for each chapter. We will also have sample tests that you can take during the option review week.
Registration Fees
APA OKC Chapter Members – Free
Non-APA OKC Chapter Members – $50
About the Exams
For CPP and FPC exams administered by the American Payroll Association September 05, 2020, through September 10, 2021; questions should be answered based on federal laws and regulations in effect as of 1/1/2020. Mid-year legislative and regulatory changes are NOT reflected on that year's exams.
For more information on testing locations and how to apply for testing, please review the details on the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) page or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) page on the American Payroll Associations website.
CPP/FPC Exam Dates
Fall 2020
Registration: July 07 - November 06, 2020
Exam: September 05 - November 07, 2020
Study Group Eligibility Criteria
Each participant must register and pay if not a member prior to attending the first study group meeting.
Each participant should download and read the FPC Candidate Handbook or CPP Candidate Handbook.
Those using the study group to earn RCH credits for existing certifications are not required to complete this step.
Each participant is urged to use the Knowledge Assessment Calculator (KAC) from APA before attending the first study group. KAC assessments can be used to assess your payroll knowledge and to provide practice for the CPP and FPC exams.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To RSVP, please send an e-mail to with your name, e-mail address, mobile phone number, and employer's name. Those needing to pay for this study group will be contacted by the treasurer with payment options that are currently available.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All requests for cancellation must be made in writing. A full refund will be given if the request is received before August 2, 2020. A 50% refund will be given if the request is received on/after Aug 2, 2020, but before Aug 16, 2020. No refunds will be given on or after Aug 16, 2020.