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APA Certifications:
CPP & FPC

Fundamentals Course Description

Mastery Course Description

American Payroll Association Certification Website

Registration Information

Registration Form (downloadable)

Contact: 
Carla Wiesmuller,
Program Coordinator
714-628-7313
wiesmull@chapman.edu

If you are seeking a regular course of study in Payroll
(not an exam prep)
see our Payroll Practice & Management On-line Program. 

 PayTrain Fundamentals teaches the fundamental payroll calculations and applications necessary for individuals who are new to the payroll industry, those who support the payroll industry, and those who are preparing for the FPC or CPP certification examinations. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties.

These calculations are critical to successfully passing the FPC and CPP exams and are not covered in the PayTrain Mastery course.

Topics covered in PayTrain Fundamentals include:

  • Payroll fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of payroll operations
  • Paycheck fundamentals
  • Payroll benefits basics
  • Tax reporting
  • Payroll accounting
  • Professional administration

This course is designed for 30 contact hours, earning the participant 3.0 CEUs.