Get Payroll Experience Prerequisite Application (pepa)

The Payroll Experience Prerequisite Application (PEPA) is a crucial document for Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certified members wishing to enroll in the Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification program. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to completing the PEPA online, ensuring accuracy and completeness in your submission.

Follow the steps to complete the PEPA online effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to retrieve the Payroll Experience Prerequisite Application (PEPA) and open it for editing.
2. In Part 1, 'My Profile,' fill in your contact information as requested. This includes your CPA number, first name, last name, home address, city, province or territory, postal code, email, work phone number with extension, and cell number.
3. Move to Part 2, 'Professional Experience.' Begin with Part 2a, where you will select how many years you have been responsible for payroll activities by checking only one option.
4. In Part 2b, choose the relevant administrative activities you have performed related to payroll functions by checking all applicable options listed.
5. Continue with Part 2b and select the relevant compliance and programming activities you have engaged in, ensuring to check all that apply.
6. For supervisory/management activities in Part 2b, select the relevant options if applicable, or indicate that you do not supervise.
7. In Part 2c, choose the statement that best describes your level of responsibilities and decision-making authority in payroll operations, checking only one.
8. Proceed to Part 2d and indicate the appropriate number of employees related to your experience by checking only one option.
9. In Part 2e, select the type of industry that best matches your work experience by checking the one applicable option.
10. Part 3 allows you to add any additional information relevant to your application that you think could support your application.
11. In Part 4, provide verification information by filling in the organization’s name, address, city, province or territory, postal code, your position, length of service, position start date, position end date, and the percentage of your time spent on payroll activities.
12. Also in Part 4, include the details of the verifier, such as their name, position or title, professional email, and phone number with extension.
13. In Part 5a, read through and sign the Applicant Payroll Experience Declaration, providing your name, signature, and the date.
14. If applicable, Part 5b requires the verifier to add their declaration, including their name, signature, and date.
15. Finally, review all entered information for accuracy and completeness before proceeding to save your changes, download, print, or share the completed PEPA.

Take the first step towards your CPM certification by completing the PEPA online today!