FPC professionals must complete 60 Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs) within a three-year recertification period.
For first-time recertifying FPC professionals, the initial recertification period begins on the certification date and extends through December 31, three full calendar years later.
No, there is no ethics requirement for FPC recertification.
No, there is no minimum content requirement for FPC recertification.
Approved subject areas for FPC recertification can be viewed on the PayrollOrg website. Click here for more details.
Yes, FPC 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 three years.
Our Fast Track FPC RCH packages provide curated course bundles designed to meet FPC’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 third year thereafter.
The triennial renewal 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 $100 recertification fee.
No, carryforward of excess RCH credits is not permitted.
FPC professionals should maintain accurate records of all programs attended and necessary documentation for recertification compliance and audits.
The recertification renewal fee is $100.
Here is a link to the FPP website to access FAQs on RCH Requirements and Regulations for Fundamental Payroll Certification.
Yes, the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) 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.
