What's New @ APA

May 15, 2013

Volume 5, Issue 10

Although Congress has finished for yet another year, you can still access some of its networking and educational benefits. Register for Virtual Congress live on May 16th or on demand May 17th – August 16th.

Payroll Education

Global Payroll Management Certificate Program
June 3-5 in Seattle, WA
Learn to addresses the challenges a global payroll faces such as standardization, consistency, and building an internal structure that supports paying employees globally.

Building Leadership Skills for the 21st Century – Leadership Certificate Program
June 5-7 in Chicago, IL
A unique two-and-a-half-day program that empowers individuals with the vision and core competencies to be an authentic leader, team motivator, and focused decision maker.

The following courses measure payroll educational gains with pre- and post-class Payroll Knowledge Assessments.

Payroll Practice Essentials
June 3-5 in San Francisco, CA
June 19-21 in Dallas, TX

In this three-day program, you will learn the payroll knowledge, skills, and abilities required to produce accurate paychecks, ensure payroll compliance, and improve job performance.

Intermediate Payroll Concepts
June 27-28 in Chicago, IL
A two-day course that provides management-level training on vital topics such as taxable/nontaxable compensation, tax reporting, and payroll leadership issues.

Advanced Payroll Concepts
June 24-25 in Washington, D.C.
A two-day course that provides ways to increase your ROI with enhanced payroll training while ensuring your ability to prepare Forms W-2c and 941-X.

Strategic Payroll Practices
June 3-4 in Houston, TX
This two-day course provides insightful perspectives on complex payroll taxation topics, operational effectiveness, employee development, emerging technologies, and other issues involved in developing a successful payroll strategy.

Learning Centers

Payroll 101: Foundations of Payroll Certificate Program
June 24-28 in Las Vegas, NV
June 3-7 in San Antonio, TX

Payroll 101 is an important first step in payroll education. This hands-on, computer-based program covers the basic procedures, processes, and terminology defining the daily workload of the beginning payroll practitioner. As a participant, you will receive the course text, Payroll Practice Fundamentals. Many prepared candidates use this course as a review prior to taking the FPC exam on Friday afternoon after the course ends.* Candidates who attend Payroll 101, complete the post test with a score of 80% or higher, and pass the FPC exam on Friday can earn up to 11 ACE Credits.**

Payroll 201: Payroll Administration Certificate Program
May 20-24 in San Antonio, TX
June 10-14 and June 17-21 in Las Vegas, NV

Payroll 201 offers proven practices for managing a cost-effective payroll department and provides intensive, advanced, hands-on training on complex payroll functions and regulations. Issues such as how the payroll function impacts the accounting, benefits, and human resources departments are discussed, as well as the more complicated legal issues like benefits taxation, third-party sick pay reporting, and involuntary deductions. As a participant, you will receive payroll's most trusted text, The Payroll Source®, which is the course book. Many prepared candidates use this course as a review prior to taking the CPP exam on Friday after the course ends.* Candidates who attend Payroll 201, complete the post test with a score of 80% or higher, and pass the CPP exam on Friday  following  this course can earn up to 18 ACE Credits.**

The above courses measure payroll educational gains with pre- and post-class Payroll Knowledge Assessments.

Payroll Administration in Canada
June 3-7 in Las Vegas, NV
Taught by a leading Canadian payroll expert, this course helps you successfully manage your cross-border payroll operations while keeping your company in compliance. It's the perfect opportunity to learn Canadian laws and requirements that can help you prevent costly errors.

Implementing Payroll Best Practices
June 3-7 in San Antonio, TX
Examine organizational structures and models, processes, compliance issues, internal controls, methods of service delivery, corporate culture, staffing, and technology as you develop a best practices plan for your payroll department that is driven by your company's individual needs.

eLearning

Mergers and Acquisitions Forum: Virtual Classroom
Next class begins June 12
Delivered through three convenient, web-based interactive sessions, this course covers the payroll/HR processes and provides the federal and state information you must know in order to transition, maintain, and ensure compliance while reducing the expense of the transaction.

The following courses measure payroll educational gains with pre- and post-class Payroll Knowledge Assessments.

Payroll Practice Essentials: Virtual Classroom
Next class begins June 19
Delivered through nine convenient, web-based interactive sessions, this course provides the payroll knowledge, skills, and abilities required to produce accurate paychecks, ensure payroll compliance, and improve job performance.

Advanced Payroll Concepts: Virtual Classroom
Next classes begin May 21 and June 18
Delivered through six convenient, web-based interactive sessions, this course provides management-level training on complex benefits issues, an expatriate taxation overview, unemployment insurance, payroll systems, payroll auditing, and leadership concepts.

Intermediate Payroll Concepts: Virtual Classroom
Next class begins June 11
Delivered through six convenient, web-based interactive sessions, this course provides management-level training on vital topics such as taxable/nontaxable compensation, tax reporting, and payroll leadership issues.

Strategic Payroll Practices: Virtual Classroom
Next class begins May 22
Delivered through six convenient, web-based interactive sessions, this course provides insightful perspectives on complex payroll taxation topics, operational effectiveness, employee development, emerging technologies, and other issues involved in developing a successful payroll strategy.

Conferences

Fall Forum
September 25-27 in Long Beach, CA
Tap into the cutting-edge technologies, innovative practices, and proven leadership techniques that control costs and maximize resources at this year's Fall Forum. Register today!

Publications

The Payroll Source®
Delivers the essential information you need to maintain your organization's compliance in accordance with federal laws and regulations that affect payroll operations.

Federal Payroll Tax Laws & Regulations
This text contains the exact language of payroll-related sections of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS Regulations.

Federal Payroll Non-Tax Laws & Regulations
This text contains the exact language of the payroll-related sections of federal laws and regulations from the United States Code and the Code of Federal Regulations.

PayState Update
A biweekly e-newsletter dedicated exclusively to state and local payroll compliance news and issues, containing in-depth articles and analyses, comparative charts, state-by-state information, a Q & A feature, and topical indexes.

PRISM AWARDS

The 2013 Prism Awards will be presented to innovative payroll departments that exhibit best practices in four different categories: Technology, Management, Processes, or Overall Best Practices. Download the nomination form today! Nominations are due Tuesday, July 9.


WEBINARS

Insights Into How Employees Feel About Payroll Cards
Sponsored by ADP Aline
Wednesday, May 22

What Every Payroll Professional Needs to Know About Cafeteria Plans
Thursday, May 23

Withholding and Reporting Employer-Provided Vehicles and Automobile Allowances in Canada
Wednesday, May 29

Unlocking the Mystery of Form W-4
Thursday, May 30

Fringe Benefits – Taxation Without Irritation, Session 2
Thursday, June 6

How Section 218 and Other Exemptions Impact Social Security & Medicare Tax Withholding
Friday, June 7

California Payrolls – Are They Really THAT Difficult?
Friday, June 14

Payroll Tax Forum Webinar Series
Sponsored by Wright Express rapid! Paycard
Begins June 19


WEBINARS ON DEMAND

Executive Compensation – Avoid the Nightmare of Your Executive Being Audited by the IRS

Nonresident Aliens – What Special Tax Treatment Do They Require?

Escheatment – What to Do With Unclaimed Paychecks?

Wage & Hour Summit Series


AP RESOURCES

WEBINARS

Purchasing Cards – How to Use Them Effectively Without Fear
Thursday, June 13

WEBINARS ON DEMAND

Managing Business Expenses While Staying in Compliance

PUBLICATIONS

The AAPA Guide to Accounts Payable


QUICK LINKS

Digital Catalog

PAYTECH Digital

In-House Education
Learning Paths
Knowledge Assessments
Certification
Job Board
Paycard Portal
Vendor Yellow Pages
Vendor Directory
Membership Benefits
AAPA
W-4 Paycheck Maximizer App


APA WANTS YOU!

Join APA's ranks of elite professionals! We're looking for a few good members who are willing to provide their organizations with top payroll performance, receive exclusive member benefits, and advance along their career paths.

*FPC and CPP exam fees are priced separately from the Payroll 101 and 201 course fees. Candidates should not consider these courses the only method of preparation for the FPC and CPP exams.

**For the benefit of those who pass APA's exams and attend Payroll 101 and Payroll 201, American Payroll Association participates in the American Council on Education's (ACE) Transcript Service. The ACE Transcript Service offers a lifelong record for students who have successfully completed our exams and courses that have been reviewed by ACE CREDIT. This service enables adult learners to present a nationally recognized transcript to the college or university of their choice for the potential award of academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT Transcript Service website.

Read the official NASBA sponsor statement.

Please read our policies for registrations, transfers, substitutions, cancellations, refunds, and complaint resolution.

APA awards RCHs, CEUs, and CPE credits for most Group Live and Internet-based training. There are no prerequisites required. Program Level: Overview.

660 North Main Avenue, Suite 100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205