The CPP-Remote exam, officially titled Certified Payroll Professional, is the APA exam you pass to earn the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification, a credential at the Professional level. Passing it confirms the skills defined in the official exam outline, and it is associated with related credentials such as Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).

The CPP-Remote exam includes 190 (typically 165 scored + 25 unscored) questions and gives you 240 minutes to finish them. That is a tight pace per question, so get used to reading each stem once, flagging anything uncertain, and moving on rather than getting stuck. Running timed practice tests in the TestKingsIT desktop or online test engine is the most reliable way to build that rhythm before exam day.

The passing score for the CPP-Remote exam is Scaled score of 300 (out of 500 scale), and the official registration fee is USD $419 (member) / $609 (non-member, subject to change). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying USD $419 (member) / $609 (non-member, subject to change) again in full to retake it, so book your slot only when your scores on TestKingsIT practice tests sit consistently above the passing line.

APA lists the following prerequisites or eligibility notes for the CPP-Remote exam: Candidates must meet PayrollOrg experience/education eligibility requirements (generally 3+ years payroll experience or equivalent qualifying education pathway).. Requirements can change over time, so confirm the details on the official exam page at APA's official site before you register.

You can register for the CPP-Remote exam through the official channels below:

• PayrollOrg Certification Portal
• Pearson VUE Scheduling Portal

The exam is delivered in the following format: Remote proctored or onsite computer-based exam via Pearson VUE testing centers. Choose a date that leaves you enough time to work through the full 275-question practice set first.

APA recommends the following training resources for CPP-Remote candidates:

• PayrollOrg PayTrain CPP Preparation
• PayrollOrg Certification Resources

Official courses build the theory, and the 275 practice questions from TestKingsIT help you turn that theory into exam-ready speed and accuracy.

Yes. TestKingsIT offers a free PDF demo of the CPP-Remote material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

Your purchase is protected by a 100% Money Back Guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding CPP-Remote exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned exam enrollment slip together with the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of taking the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase, downloading without taking the exam, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your order for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

Delivery is instant: your download links are emailed within one minute of payment, and you can also download directly from the website. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service and check your spam folder. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the material on.

The CPP-Remote exam blueprint is divided into 5 domains, starting with Taxation and Regulatory Compliance; Payroll Administration; Compliance, Audit, and Administration. For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — it lists every topic the current outline covers.