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CAPA CPP Review Course Spring 2012. Mary Kazmierczak, CPP. Welcome. Thanks to our Host(s) Board Introductions Path to Certification CAPA- The Treasure of Payroll! Certification / Re-Certification. Agenda. Objectives Testing Information Next steps Open Forum . Objectives.
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CAPA CPP Review Course Spring 2012 Mary Kazmierczak, CPP
Welcome Thanks to our Host(s) Board Introductions Path to Certification CAPA- The Treasure of Payroll! Certification / Re-Certification
Agenda Objectives Testing Information Next steps Open Forum
Objectives • Programs Objectives: • Personal / Professional Growth • Interactive & educational Presentations • Support and encouragement • Additional resources • Certification Success
Study Option Support—S.O.S. Payroll Source 2011- KSA- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Study Groups KAC- APA Knowledge Assessment Calculator Registration Guidance Exam Encouragement & follow up Helpline 773-631-8480 E-mail – Chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com
Testing Information Additional Facts • 43% pass rate across country • CAPA pass rate avg. 89% • Nationally 9500 CPP’s • 4% of APA Membership CPP • Test fee $360.00 • Duration – 4 hours • Based on U.S. Regulations 1-1-11 • 190 questions (25 pretest) • Scaled score/Pass 300 • 3 or more years experience/ Manager Approval • Study Hours– 100-120
Testing Centers / Exam PearsonVue nationwide testing facilities Proctor dictates, if breaks allowed Have a nonprogramable / battery calculator Test is all multiple choice All calculation question answers can be derived at Computer based Supplemental tables are built into the software Whiteboards are provided in lieu of paper
Next Steps • Complete Registration form- send to APA • Register: http://pearsonvue.com/ • Study- • Pub 15, 15a, 15b • Payroll Source 2011 • KSA’s as a guide • KAC’s • Participate in a Study Group • Reach out for assistance
Recertification Hours RCH’s- Awarded for the classes attended Based on attendance sheet Certificates at the last class
General HousekeepingInformation Cell Phones– please turn off or place on vibrate Restrooms– Exit Cafeteria– to the left in the Hall Smoking – Outside the atrium in the rear of the bldg Attire- Casual-Comfortable Menus- Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 Lunch- today 11:45 – 12:30 (vary week to week) Breaks- Morning, and Afternoon (snacks) Suggestions- back area– suggestion cards