Certified for exceptional support.

The American Payroll Association (APA) is the professional society for Payroll Professionals. Founded in 1982, it is run by a professional staff under the direction of the Executive Director, the member President and Board of Directors. The Association pursues the following objectives:

• To increase the Payroll Professional's skill level through education and mutual support.
• To obtain recognition for payroll work as practiced in today's business and legislative environments and as a professional discipline.
• To represent the Payroll Professional on the federal, state and local level.
• To provide public service education on payroll and employment issues.

Certification

APA sets the standards for payroll excellence though certification programs at two levels.

Fundamental Payroll Certification
Certified Payroll Professional