Certification

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

American Payroll Association

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A certification credential for those with extensive payroll knowledge and experience.

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Skills taught

Apply core payroll concepts including worker status, employment taxes, benefits, and Fair Labor Standards Act requirementsComply with payroll legislative and regulatory requirements including record retention, reporting, and multi-state taxationCalculate paychecks including gross pay, fringe benefits, involuntary deductions, taxes, and voluntary deductionsManage payroll process systems and administration including master file maintenance and business continuity planningManage payroll administration and department operations including policies, procedures, and customer serviceConduct payroll audits including internal controls, reconciliation, and validation of payroll dataApply accounting principles to payroll processes including journal entries and financial reporting
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