How to Become a Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS)

Assure Clients of Your Payroll Knowledge, Skill, Experience, and Ethics

Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS) Steps
1. Education
Fee
Complete NACPB Payroll Fundamentals Course or equivalent
Complete NACPB QuickBooks Online Fundamentals Course or equivalent
2. Exam (Take an exam upon completion of each course)
Pass NACPB Payroll Certification Exam
Pass NACPB QuickBooks Online Certification Exam
Certified Payroll Specialist License Course and Exam Bundle
$638
3. Experience (Work Experience Verification included in the Application for Licensure)
Verify one-year of payroll experience
4. Code of Ethics (Code of Professional Conduct Agreement included in the Application for Licensure)
Agree to abide by the CPS Professional Code of Conduct
5. Application
Fee
Complete NACPB Certified Payroll Specialist Application for Licensure
$100
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Obtain 16 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.
Annual Renewal
Fee
Complete Annual Application for License Renewal
$25
Complete Annual CPE Reporting Certification Form (Included in the Application for License Renewal)