Certified Payroll Specialist
Requirements

Become a Certified Payroll Specialist

The Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS) license enables payroll processors to distinguish themselves from their competition, build credibility, validate knowledge, demonstrate skill, verify experience, and confirm professional ethics.

Requirements

Payroll processors obtain the license by completing the required CPS course, certification, training, experience, and agreeing to abide by the Professional Code of Conduct.

CPS candidates must complete Consortia Accounting School's Certified Payroll Specialist Program.

Accreditation

The CPS license is accredited by Consortia Accounting School.

Consortia is a registered Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Continuing Professional Education

Obtain 16 hours of CPE each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.

Annual Renewal

• Complete Annual Application for License Renewal
• Complete Annual CPE Reporting Certification Form (included in the Application for License Renewal)

Experience

• Payroll
• Payroll applications

Forms

• Application for Licensure
• Professional Code of Conduct
• Annual application for license renewal
• Annual CPE reporting certification

Other

• Agree and abide by the CPS Professional Code of Conduct
• Complete application for licensure
• Obtain 16 CPE credits

Application

To request an application or other form, please email or text us below.