1. Mary Kazmierczak, CPP

2.  Thanks to our Host(s)  Board Introductions  Path to Certification  CAPA- Keys to Success 2011  Certification

4.  Objectives  Study Support Options >SOS  Testing Information  Next steps  Open Forum

5.  Programs Objectives: ◦ Personal / Professional Growth ◦ Interactive & educational Presentations ◦ Support and encouragement ◦ Additional resources ◦ Certification Success

6.  Fundamental of Payroll 2010-  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.comChicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com

7. Additional Facts  64% pass rate across country  CAPA pass rate avg. 98% FPC  Test fee $295.00  Duration – 3 hours  Based on U.S. Regulations 1-1-10  150 questions  Scaled score / Pass 300  No prior experience- Payroll position required  Study hours– 80-100

8. CPP  Test fee $360.00  Duration – 4 hours  Based on U.S. Regulations 1-1-10  190 questions  Scaled score/Pass 300  3 or more years experience/ Manager Approval  Study Hours– 100-120 FPC  Test fee $295.00  Duration – 3 hours  Based on U.S. Regulations 1-1-10  150 questions  Scaled score / Pass 300  No prior experience- Payroll position required  Study hours– 80-100

9.  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

10.  Complete Registration form- send to APA  Register: http://pearsonvue.com/http://pearsonvue.com/  Study- ◦ Pub 15, 15a, 15b ◦ Payroll Source 2010 ◦ KSA’s as a guide ◦ KAC’s ◦ Participate in a Study Group ◦ Reach out for assistance

11.  RCH’s- Awarded for the classes attended  Based on attendance sheet  Certificates at the last class

12. 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 12:15 – 1:00 (vary week to week) Breaks- Morning, and Afternoon (snacks) Suggestions- back area– suggestion cards

14. Thank you !