CPP professionals must complete 120 Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs) within a five-year recertification period.
For first-time recertifying CPP professionals, the initial recertification period begins on the certification date and extends through December 31, five full calendar years later.
No, there is no ethics requirement for CPP recertification.
No, there is no minimum content requirement for CPP recertification.
Approved subject areas for CPP recertification can be viewed on the PayrollOrg website. Click here for more details.
Yes, CPP professionals can fulfill 100% of their RCH requirements through self-study.
Eligible activities include seminars, self-study, programs, and webinars hosted by PayrollOrg or other pre-approved organizations, as well as accredited college or university courses (1-semester credit equals 10 RCHs) and more.
No, the Short video (Nano learning) method is not approved for the RCH requirements of a Certified Payroll Professional.
The RCH completion deadline is December 31 every five years.
Our Fast Track CPP RCH packages provide curated course bundles designed to meet CPP’s continuing education requirements, simplifying course selection.
The reporting period begins on January 1 of the year following initial recertification and ends on December 31 of the fifth year thereafter.
The five-year renewal period deadline is December 31. A late fee of $25 applies if renewed between February 15 and June 1, and a $60 fee applies after June 1, in addition to the $150 recertification fee.
No, carryforward of excess RCH credits is not permitted.
CPP professionals should maintain accurate records of all programs attended and necessary documentation for recertification compliance and audits.
The recertification renewal fee is $150.
Here is a link to the CPP website to access FAQs on RCH Requirements and Regulations for Certified Payroll Professionals.
Yes, the Certified Payroll Professionals (CPP) program accepts continuing education courses from sponsors approved by Payroll.org. myCPE, with Sponsor ID 372961, is an approved sponsor by Payroll.org. To check eligibility, refer to each course page's "QUALIFIES FOR" section.
