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Certification

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Certification Description
The National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers' (NACPB) Uniform Certified Public Bookkeeper Examination (Exam) is the exam administered to candidates who want to obtain a Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license. The license and Exam are developed and maintained by NACPB.

Certifying Organization
National Bookkeepers Association
http://bookkeeperassociation.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Bookkeepers Certification Website

Certifying Organization
American Payroll Association
http://www.americanpayroll.org/home

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Payroll Professional Website

Certification Description
The Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is open to all those who wish to demonstrate a baseline of payroll competency. The FPC is designed for: Entry-level Payroll Professionals,
Sales Professionals/Consultants serving the payroll industry,
Systems Analysts/Engineers writing payroll programs, and
Payroll Service Bureau Client Representatives. APA membership is not required.

Certifying Organization
American Payroll Association
http://www.americanpayroll.org/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Fundamental Payroll Certification Website

Certification Description
NBA's Payroll Certification assures employers you have payroll knowledge and skill. You obtain the Certification by passing the Uniform Payroll Certification Examination.

Certifying Organization
National Bookkeepers Association
http://bookkeeperassociation.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Payroll Certification Website

Certification Description
The "SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HCM Payroll with ERP 6.0 EHP7" certification exam verifies that the candidate possesses basic knowledge in the area of SAP Payroll. This certificate proves that the candidate has the required understanding within this consultant profile of the HCM solution, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects under guidance of an experienced consultant.

Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
https://www.sap.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HCM Payroll with ERP 6.0 EHP7 Website

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