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APA
Vendor
CPP-Remote
Exam Code
82
Total Questions
7
Total Exam Domains

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APA CPP-Remote Exam Objectives

Section 1: I Core Payroll Concepts
Weight:
24%
  •     Worker Status
  •     Fair Labor Standards Act
  •     Employment Taxes
  •     Employee Benefits
  •     Employee / Employer Forms
  •     Professional Responsibility
  •     Methods and Timing of Pay
Section 2: II Compliance / Research and Resources
Weight:
16%
  •     Escheatment
  •     Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
  •     Reporting
  •     Record Retention
  •     Penalties
  •     Global
  •     Multi-state Taxation / Reporting
Section 3: III Calculation of the Paycheck
Weight:
20%
  •     Compensation / Benefits
  •     Fringe Benefits
  •     Involuntary Deductions / Taxes
  •     Voluntary Deductions
  •     Employer Taxes and Contributions
  •     Total Payroll
Section 4: IV Payroll Process and Supporting Systems and Administration
Weight:
12%
  •     Maintain Master File Components
  •     Concepts and Functionalities
  •     Business Continuity Plan
  •     Technology Evaluation
  •     Upgrade / Implementation Knowledge
  •     System Maintenance / Updates
  •     System / Project Implementations
Section 5: V Payroll Administration and Management
Weight:
10%
  •     Policies and Procedures
  •     Management Skills and Practices
  •     Customer Service and Communication
  •     Staffing, Employee Development, and Core Competencies
Section 6: VI Audits
Weight:
9%
  •     Internal Controls
  •     Payroll System Controls
  •     Accounting System Controls
  •     Audit Policies and Procedures
  •     Third Party Controls
Section 7: VII Accounting
Weight:
9%
  •     Financial Reporting
  •     Accounting Principles
  •     Payroll Journal Entry
  •     Account Reconciliation
Info
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