Payroll is often an underappreciated career involving long hours, weekends working, and short holidays. Payroll personnel must deal with constantly changing payroll regulations and adhere to federal, state, and local payroll laws in addition to company policy. Payroll certification lets employers and potential employers know that you are competent and up-to-date with payroll laws, regulations, and procedures.
What is Payroll Certification?
Payroll certification is a type of designation awarded to payroll specialists or coordinators after passing a certification exam. This designation proves that the individual has advanced knowledge, skills, and competence in payroll, payroll software, and relevant payroll legislation.
Although there are multiple institutions offering payroll certification, the American Payroll Association (APA) is the de facto issuer of payroll certification. This national payroll certification body has more than 20,000 members. Currently, the APA offers two types of accreditation, which we will explore in the next section.
The Basics of Payroll Certification
The American Payroll Association offers two certifications to cater to different levels of payroll knowledge and professional experience.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
The Fundamental Payroll Certification primarily target… Read More