If you have made your commitment to become certified in the payroll profession in 2025 you may begin your preparations for the exam. Make certification your goal for 2025. It’s a resolution that is completely obtainable.

10-Week CPP/FPC Study Group

POTENTIAL TO EARN 20 RCHs !!! Cost: $100

*** SUMMER VIRTUAL STUDY GROUP ***

JUNE 18, 2025 - AUGUST 20, 2025

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You may already be certified and are seeking an economical way to earn RCHs to retain your certification and keep your payroll knowledge current.

 The NY Metro Chapter is here to assist you in preparing for the CPP or FPC exams as well as retaining your certification.

NY Metro’s Board of Directors Study Group Chair & Government Liaison, Christopher Wood crwood3@gmail.com, will facilitate

***IMPORTANT*** 

  • The study group serves as a refresher course for those planning to take the test. You will not be taught from scratch

  • FIRST, Learn the material via self-instruction or attend a course offered by PayrollOrg or a local college

  • The FPC and CPP handbooks will provide many resources that can be applied to learn the material

  • After which, the study group meetings can help you focus as your test approaches

  • The Study group can be utilized as an assessment tool to measure knowledge & timed testing skills

 Already certified?

  • The study group can grant you up to 20 RCHs per year to help maintain your certification

  • Each 2-hour session attended is worth 2 RCHs

  • You cannot receive credit for the same 2-hour session in a calendar year (winter & summer)

  • Check out the PayrollOrg Website here for more information: CPP and FPC Overview | PayrollOrg

Important Study Group Requirements & Information

  • Date: 6/18/25 - 8/20/25

  • Duration: 10 weeks

  • Virtual Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays

  • Time: 6 pm - 8 pm

  • Online (You will be provided with Login Instructions 1 week before classes begin)

Exam Dates

  • North American residents can now register and take their exam from the comfort of their home or office using OnVUE, Pearson VUE's online proctoring exam delivery system.

  • The exam is offered in North America during the following windows:

  • Fall 2025
    Registration: July 2 - October 3, 2025
    Exam: September 6 - October 4, 2025

  • Spring 2026
    Registration: November 10, 2025 - April 17, 2026
    Exam: January 5 - April 18, 2026

  • For information on taking the exam at the Learning Center in Las Vegas, internationally, and on military bases, review the Candidate Handbook.

  • Exams administered from September 6, 2025, through September 4, 2026, feature questions based on federal laws and regulations in effect as of January 1, 2025.

  • Mid-year legislative and regulatory changes are NOT reflected on that year’s exam.REGISTRATION - NOW OPEN

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

>>> 2025 Summer Study Group Syllabus <<<

NY Metro PAYO Board of Directors wants TALENTED YOU!

The NY Metro Board of Directors has great news! Our chapter has been blessed with enormous growth and our cup overflows!  We are actively recruiting members to join our Board! Our approach is for each board member to select a candidate as a “chairperson” to partner with and share in that board members area of responsibility.

We know our members are all unique, talented, and extremely educated payroll professionals and we want to help bring out your amazing strengths and let you shine! In doing so we have faith our chapter will be even more brighter and attract even more members like yourselves!

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We look forward to hearing our members voices and joining forces to make our NY Metro Chapter shine like the top of the Empire State Building!!
     

CPP or FPC Exam Preparation

If you have made your commitment to become certified, you will want to begin your preparations for the exam and supplement your learning by attending one of our study groups.

The APA NY Metro Chapter is here to provide you with the assistance you need to prepare for the CPP or FPC exam.  The exam is offered in North America during the following windows:

Before you register for the exam you must read the certification CPP or FPC handbook published by the Certification Board of the American Payroll Association to make sure you qualify to take the exam. You can obtain a copy of the handbook by downloading it from the National APA website at  www.americanpayroll.org/certi.html  or by calling the Certification Office of the APA at  (210) 226-4600 .  Once you confirm that you qualify you will want to read all other information available to you on the website.  We then urge you to register for your preferred test date early to secure your spot. 

Paytrain

New York Institute of Technology is partnering with American Payroll Association to offer the PayTrain Fundamentals and Mastery courses in Manhattan and Long Island. See  www.americanpayroll.org for additional Paytrain information

National American Payroll Association - The Nation's Leader in Payroll Education

Established in 1982, the American Payroll Association is the nation's leader in payroll education, publications, and training. APA conducts payroll training conferences and seminars across the country and publishes a complete library of resource texts and newsletters. Representing more than 20,000 members, APA is the industry's highly respected and collective voice in Washington, D.C