Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS) License

America's #1 Payroll License

Accreditation

The Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS) license is accredited by the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). The license is recognized throughout the United States and its properties.

Purpose

The Certified Payroll Specialist license assures clients of your payroll knowledge, skill, experience, and ethics.

The nationally recognized license:

• Distinguishes you from your competition,
• builds credibility,
• validates knowledge,
• demonstrates skill,
• verifies experience, and
• confirms professional ethics.

The license validates your knowledge, skill, and experience in:

• Payroll, and
• QuickBooks Online.

Licensure

The CPS license is the premier accreditation for payroll personnel providing payroll services for small business clients. The license allows you to place "CPS" behind your name.

Requirements

Certified Payroll Specialist requirements include:

1. Complete Payroll Certification,
2. Complete QuickBooks Online Certification,
3. Verify one-year of payroll experience,
4. Agree to abide by the CPS Professional Code of Conduct, and
5. Obtain 16 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.

Steps to Become a Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS)

To learn the steps to become a Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS), go to Certified Payroll Specialist Steps.

Application

To access the Certified Payroll Specialist Application, go to Certified Payroll Specialist Application.

Renewal

To access the Certified Payroll Specialist Renewal Application, go to Certified Payroll Specialist Renewal Application.

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