Can preparation for attaining another type of certification qualify as recertification credit hours (RCHs) toward recertification as an FPC or CPP?
No and Yes. Obtaining another certification does not automatically qualifymore…No and Yes. Obtaining another certification does not automatically qualify for recertification of the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. However, if the programs/courses attended to prepare for such other certification fall within the content outline of the payroll certification exams or within the definition of the payroll industry, and the program/course provider is approved by APA as an authorized provider of RCHs, the applicable hours spent studying would qualify as RCHs. If that is the case, the programs attended would need to be properly recorded and applicable documentation would be required. Example – if a CPP were to obtain a CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation, programs attended in preparation for the CCP exam may qualify toward CPP recertification. On the other hand, if an FPC were preparing for the CPP exam during t
Obtaining another certification does not qualify for recertification more… Obtaining another certification does not qualify for recertification of the FPC or CPP designations. However, if the programs/courses attended to prepare for such other certification fall within the content outline of the payroll certification exams or within the definition of the payroll industry, and the program/course provider is approved by APA as an authorized provider of RCHs, the applicable hours spent studying would qualify as RCHs.
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- Can recertification credit hours (RCHs) be accumulated by facilitating or participating in the same payroll topic/course more than once during a calendar year?
- Is there a minimum or maximum number of recertification credit hours (RCHs) that should be accumulated for payroll recertification each calendar year?
- Can preparation for attaining another type of certification qualify as recertification credit hours (RCHs) toward recertification as an FPC or CPP?
