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West Michigan Chapter of the APA CPP/FPC Study Group 2014

Join us for an overview of the CPP/FPC Exam and tips for success. Learn about the class structure and take a pretest to prepare for the exam.

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West Michigan Chapter of the APA CPP/FPC Study Group 2014

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  1. West Michigan Chapter of the APACPP/FPC Study Group 2014 Welcome! Thanks to: Thanks to the Volunteers for Presenting

  2. West Michigan Chapter of the APACPP/FPC Study Group 2014 Tonight’s Agenda Introductions Overview of the class structure CPP/FPC Exam Overview and Tips Pretest – 100 question exam (based on CPP exam) Break Section 1 overview

  3. West Michigan Chapter of the APACPP/FPC Study Group 2014 Introductions Luanne Brown, CPP – Payroll Manager for Grand Valley State CPP since 2004, Member of APA National since 1998 Member of local chapter since 1999, first job in payroll 1988 Please give us your name, your current position, CPP/FPC, taking the exam, how many years in payroll, national or local member of APA? What you hope to learn from this class

  4. West Michigan Chapter of the APACPP/FPC Study Group 2014 Overview of Class Structure Quiz covering required reading Overview of chapters in required reading Break Quiz results - questions Group practice

  5. West Michigan Chapter of the APACPP/FPC Study Group 2014 CPP/FPC http://www.americanpayroll.org/certification/ Testing Dates for Fall Fall - September 13, 2014 - October 11, 2014 Spring -March 28, 2015 - April 25, 2015 Exam Questions based on Federal Laws and Regulations in Effect as of 1/1/2014 Location of Pearson Vue in Grand Rapids 161 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids MI

  6. CPP Exam 27% Core Payroll Concepts 21% Compliance 20% Calculations 9% - Payroll Process/Support Systems/Administration 10 %Management and Payroll Administration 7% Audits 6% Accounting FPC Exam 40% Core Payroll Concepts 20% Compliance/Research 22% Calculations 2% - Payroll Process/Support Systems/Administration 7%Management and Payroll Administration 5% Audits 4% Accounting Content of Exams

  7. CPP Exam 190 multiple choice questions 25 pretest questions 4 hours 1.2 minutes per question Scaled score of 300 to pass FPC Exam 150 multiple choice questions 25 pretest questions 3 hours –1.2 minutes per question Scaled score of 300 to pass How many Questions ?In WHAT time?

  8. CPP Exam Valid for 5 full calendar years 120 RCH 12 CEU 144 CPE Retake exam FPC Exam Valid for 3 full calendar years 60 RCH 6 CEU 72 CPE Retake exam Recertification

  9. Provided for you • Writing tool – Marker & White Board • Examination Supplement • Ear Plugs • Special Accommodations

  10. What to bring to testing center • 2 forms of current signature ID which includes Government issued photo ID • Reservation confirmation # • Signed Application of Certification • Battery operated silent calculator

  11. So … What is the cost? CPP Exam $370.00 FPC Exam $300.00 www.pearsonvue.com you will need to create a profile. Or Call 1-800-470-8757

  12. 100 Question Pre-test of CPP Exam

  13. Employer-Employee Relationship Section 1

  14. Overview • Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification • Employment Status by Law • Employee Classifications • Penalties • Verification of Individual’s Identity & Right to Work • New Hire Reporting

  15. Importance of Determination • Not all workers are employees • Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status Tests • Common Law Test • Reasonable Basis Test • SS-8

  16. Employment Status Determined by Law Statutory Employees (DISH) Statutory Non-employees (REDS)

  17. Staffing Needs • Temporary Employees • Leased Employees

  18. Employees Under Other Federal and State Laws • Federal Wage - Hour Laws • State Wage - Hour Laws • State Income Tax Withholding Laws • State Unemployment Insurance Laws • State Disability Insurance Laws

  19. Enforcement and Penalties Worker Misclassification IRS Penalties IRS Enforcement Efforts Classification Settlement Program (CSP) Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program (VCSP)

  20. Proof of the Right to Work in the U.S. Documents www.uscis.gov I-9 Central

  21. E-Verify Self Service www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis • EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION • I-9 Central • E-Verify Home page • Self Check

  22. IMAGE • IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) • ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement • Partners with Businesses building a relationship to help train and educate employers on proper hiring procedures

  23. New Hire Reporting Reporting Requirements Timing

  24. Questions ?

  25. Next Week Topic: Section 2 - Federal and State Wage and Hour Laws

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