| Certification Study Groups |
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you interested in advancing your career opportunities by becoming a Certified
Payroll Professional (CPP) or acquiring your Fundamental Payroll Certification
(FPC), but don’t know exactly where to begin? You might consider participating
in a Certification Study Group hosted by the Rainier Chapter, APA. |
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held twice a year, Certification Study Groups are open to all interested
participants. Designed to assist those employed in the payroll and HR
fields in preparing for APA Certification(s), study groups are facilitated by
Rainier Chapter members who have obtained their CPP qualifications and
volunteer their time and experience to help other members do the same.
Certification Study Groups also provide a great opportunity for those who have
their CPP or FPC to earn RCHs by attending and/or teaching. |
| Spring 2010 Certification Study Group Session |
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spring, the certification review sessions will be held Saturday, March 27th and
Saturday, April 3rd. This is a great opportunity for those who are planning to
take the CPP or FPC exam, as well as those who already have their
certification, but would like to update their knowledge and challenge their
proficiency. |
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The Spring sessions will be hosted at Embassy Suites Hotel, Lynnwood. The fee
for these sessions is $40 for each Saturday. Fee includes continental
breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshments as well as session study materials.
RCH units are available for recertification credit (6-7 RCHs per each Saturday
attended). |
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Download your
Study Group Enrollment Form (MS Word Format)
today!
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more information, please contact the Rainier Chapter Education Committee at
rc_apa_educ@hotmail.com. |
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| Why You Should Participate… |
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Designed to cover all 15 chapters of the Payroll’s Source text, study group
allow members to exchange knowledge and practical test taking hints, as well as
establish and help keep an organized study schedule.
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By realizing that you’re not alone in this endeavor, you are more likely to
continue with and see the program through to a successful completion.
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It should come as no surprise, but individuals who have participated in a
Certification Study Group typically score higher on the exams than their
counterparts who opt to study on their own.
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Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) |
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CPP Certification Exam is for Payroll Professionals who have met the
appropriate prerequisites or criteria, details of which can be obtained on the
National APA’s website. |
| Testing Dates: |
September 12 – October 10, 2009
March 27 – April 24, 2010
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| Testing Fees: |
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Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 is $355.00 |
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Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) |
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FPC Certification Exam is open to entry-level professionals, and in many cases
is used as a stepping stone in achieving the Certified Payroll Professional
certification. Additional details can be found on the
National APA’s website. |
| Testing Dates: |
September 12 – October 10, 2009
March 27 – April 24, 2010 |
| Testing Fees: |
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Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 is $290.00 |
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