Certified Payroll Specialist

1 ADP Workforce Now Certified Payroll Specialist Candidate Handbook V040518 CPRWFN15 Copyright 2015 2018 ADP, LLC ADP TrademarksThe ADP logo and ADP are registered trademarks of ADP, LLC. ADP Workforce Now is a registered trademark of ADP,LLC. ADP A more human is a service mark of ADP, TrademarksMicrosoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective 2015-2018 ADP, LLC. ADP Proprietary and Confidential All Rights Reserved.

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3 Changes are periodically made to the information herein,and such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication. ADP may make improvements and/or changes inthe product and/or the programs described in this publication at any time without Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now Candidate HandbookCopyright 2015-2018 ADP, LLC V020118 CPRWFN151 ContentsGeneral Information .. 2 ADP Professional Certification Program .. 2 ADP Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now Exam .. 2 Certification Preparation Course.

4 2 Exam Schedule and Fees .. 3 Retakes .. 3 Test Center 3 Exam Registration .. 3 Canceling or Rescheduling an Exam Appointment .. 4 Refund Policy .. 4 Substitutions .. 4 Weather Delays/Cancellations .. 4 Special Testing Accommodations .. 5 Taking the Exam .. 6 Exam Description and Topics .. 6 Study Strategies .. 8 Tips for Taking the Exam .. 8 Checking 8 Identification .. 8 Computer Experience .. 9 Test Center Environment .. 9 Notes and 9 Requesting Assistance .. 9 Test Center Rules .. 10 Nondisclosure Agreement .. 10 Exit Survey.

5 10 Security Measures .. 11 Candidate Misconduct .. 11 Denial of Certification .. 11 After the Exam .. 12 Score Information .. 12 Exam Reliability and Validity .. 12 Attainment of Certification .. 12 Use of Certification .. 12 Appendices .. 14 Appendix A: Certification Preparation Course .. 14 Certification Refresher Series .. 14 Learning More about Payroll Processing Tasks .. 15 Learning Advanced Features and Tasks .. 16 Learning Year-End Processing Tasks .. 17 Appendix B: Test Center Locations .. 18 Appendix C: Nondisclosure Agreement.

6 20 Appendix D: Reimbursement Form .. 21 Appendix E: ADP Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now Study Sheet .. 22 Appendix F: Sample Test Questions .. 23 Answer Key .. 29 ADP Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now Candidate HandbookCopyright 2015-2018 ADP, LLC V020118 CPRWFN152 General InformationADP Professional Certification ProgramThe ADP Professional Certification Program sets the standard for excellence in the use and application ofADP solutions. This program establishes standards for professional knowledge and practical experiencein using and applying ADP solutions.

7 Certification from the industry leader proves that participants havethe knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to perform critical Payroll and related goals of the ADP Professional Certification Program are to demonstrate the following: Validate knowledge of and proficiency using ADP solutions. Ensure that Payroll practitioners have the critical knowledge and skills to succeed. Increase productivity. Confirm a newly hired employee s level of competence and skill. Recognize those who meet the requirements of the ADP Professional Certification Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce NowExamEligibilityThe ADP Professional Certification Program is a voluntary program available to anyone seekingcertification in their ADP solution.

8 However, it is strongly recommended that candidates of the ADPC ertified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now have the following qualifications: Have completed the following courses, available on Learn@ADP: Using the Payroll Dashboard in ADP Workforce Now(instructor-led virtual training) Entering Paydata in ADP Workforce Now(instructor-led virtual training) Calculating Your Preview Payroll and Previewing Payroll Results in ADP Workforce Now(Web-based training) Creating Manual Checks in ADP Workforce Now(instructor-led virtual training) Using Payroll -Related Reports in ADP Workforce Now (instructor-led virtual training)

9 Have a minimum of six months of experience using ADP Workforce NowCertification Preparation CourseADP Workforce Now refresher courses are available to assist candidates in preparing for the exam. Formore information, see Appendix A: Certification Preparation Courses. ADP Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now Candidate HandbookCopyright 2015-2018 ADP, LLC V020118 CPRWFN153 Exam Schedule and FeesThe following table lists the ADP Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now exam OpensTesting PeriodCommentsADP Workforce NowPayroll (WFNPR)

10 $200 February 1 August 1 April 1 to May 31 September 1 October 31 Spring Testing WindowFall Testing WindowRetakesCandidates who fail the exam must wait until the next testing window before retaking the who fail the exam on the second attempt must wait one full year from the date of thesecond attempt to retake the exam. Candidates who retake the exam must pay the full exam fee ateach Center LocationsADP Professional Certification Program exams are administered by Pearson VUE through a network ofmore than 200 Pearson Professional Centers in cities throughout the and its territories.