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1 American Payroll Association PayTrain 2016 PAYROLL TRAINING PROGRAM In-depth, web-based elearning payroll training ideal for all levels of payroll staff. With APA s PayTrain 2016, you can: Decide when employees must be offered health insurance to avoid the Employer Shared Responsibility penalties Determine when an employee meets the new white-collar exemption requirement Calculate an expatriate employee s foreign earned income and housing cost exclusion Calculate overtime pay and regular rate of pay CPPs earn more money than uncertified payroll professionals. Use PayTrain 2016 to prepare for the CPP exam!

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2 What Can PayTrain Do for You? APA s PayTrain 2016 is perfect for experienced payroll professionals seeking convenient, cost-effective training to update their payroll knowledge. It s a great way to learn about the most recent payroll changes, trends, and best practices. PayTrain 2016 gives you in-depth payroll training wherever there s an Internet connection, allowing you to boost your payroll skills to help manage the daily payroll challenges you face. Updated for this year, PayTrain 2016 includes important issues that impact payroll professionals: Calculate overtime pay and regular rate of pay Determine when an employee meets the new white-collar exemption requirement Decide when employees must be offered health insurance to avoid the Employer Shared Responsibility penalties Calculate an expatriate employee s foreign earned income and housing cost exclusion With more than 25 years providing unrivaled payroll education, you can trust PayTrain 2016 to prepare you for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam*, help you earn recertification credits, and provide professional development training. PayTrain 2016 will: Track your knowledge through pre-and post-test comparisons Enhance and update your payroll knowledge Develop the skills that are critical to payroll leadership Your purchase of PayTrain 2016 includes printed workbooks for offline reading, note taking, and future reference. Review this brochure and discover how PayTrain 2016 can help you increase your payroll knowledge and improve your organization s performance. To register online or for a free PayTrain demo, visit Sincerely, Dan Maddux Executive Director *For more information on the CPP exam, contact APA s Certification Department at (210) , or visit Note: The CPP exam is priced separately from the training program.

PayTrain 2016 gives you in-depth payroll training wherever there s an Internet connection, allowing you to boost your payroll skills to help manage the daily payroll challenges you face.

3 Enhance your payroll skills with PayTrain s unique study tools! Web-based lessons, testing, interactive games, and case studies make your payroll training enjoyable. How does it work? Step 1: Take the pre-test. Determine your current level of knowledge and focus your study where it s needed most. Step 2: Read the lessons. Study the modules online or use your printed workbooks. Module 1: Payroll Concepts Module 2: Payroll Calculations Module 3: Fringe Benefits Module 4: Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes Module 5: Recordkeeping and Payroll Practices Module 6: Payroll Accounting Module 7: Management and Administration Step 3: Complete the online exercises. Reinforce each lesson s concepts with these practical exercises. Step 4: Complete each lesson s online quiz. Assess your comprehension of each lesson before moving on to the next lesson. Step 5: Complete the modules case studies. Apply what you have learned to the Grand Tour case studies. Step 6: Play each module s On Track game. Practice the skills you learned from the modules with this interactive game. Step 7: Play The Great PayTrain Robbery and Workin on the Railroad course games. Review the entire course and have fun at the same time! Step 8: Take the timed online post-test. Measure your progress and identify topics that require further study. When you score 80% or higher on the post-test, you qualify for a Certificate of Achievement and 40 RCHs or 4.0 CEUs if you are a first-time user.

Module 1: Payroll Concepts Module 2: Payroll Calculations Module 3: Fringe Benefits Module 4: Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes Module 5: Recordkeeping and Payroll Practices Module 6: Payroll

4 Training options to meet YOUR needs! PayTrain 2016 provides two learning formats to meet your needs. Complete the training on your own with the self-directed elearning course, or study under the guidance of experienced APA faculty with the instructor-assisted course. With either option, you will receive printed workbooks and access to the web-based course. Self-directed elearning course Perfect for self-starters Study at your pace Set your own schedule Target your goals Instructor-assisted course Online instructor guides you through the 12-week course Set schedule provides goals, structure, and motivation Have your questions answered by APA s faculty Instructor-assisted course schedule 2016 June 27 Sept. 16 March 28 June 17 July 4 Sept. 23 April 11 July 1 July 11 Sept. 30 April 25 July 15 July 18 Oct. 7 May 9 July 29 Aug. 1 Oct May 16 Aug. 5 Aug. 22 Nov. 11 May 23 Aug. 12 Sept. 5 Nov. 25 June 6 Aug. 26 Sept. 19 Dec. 9 June 20 Sept. 9 Oct. 3 Dec Oct. 24 Jan. 13 Nov. 7 Jan. 27 Nov. 21 Feb. 10 Jan. 2 March 24 Jan. 9 March 31 Jan. 16 April 7 Jan. 23 April 14 Jan. 30 April 21 PayTrain 2016 is available from March 2016 through September 2017, during which time students can access the online course material. Students will have access to PayTrain until September PayTrain 2016 will help prepare you for the CPP exams offered in the U.S. and Canada during these testing windows: September 17 October 15, 2016 March 25 April 22, 2017 International, military, and APA Learning Center site CPP testing is offered throughout the year.

With either option, you will receive printed workbooks and access to the web-based course.

5 PayTrain 2016 Order Form How to order New customers: Online: Phone: +1 (800) (have credit card information available) Fax: +1 (651) Mail: Mail completed form to: API Fund for Payroll Education, Inc., c/o APA Learning Systems Distribution Center, 2975 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 180, Eagan, MN, USA PayTrain 2015 purchasers: Keep your payroll knowledge current with the PayTrain Renewal Plan! Save more than 60% by renewing annually. Call (800) for details or to order. Some restrictions apply. Name: Title: Organization: Address: City: State/Province: Country: Zip + 4-digit/Postal Code: + Phone: Fax: (Area/Country Code) (Area/Country Code) (Required to receive your access code) I am an APA MEMBER Member s ID #: (Update your contact information at I am a COLLEAGUE of an APA MEMBER (at the same street address) Colleague s ID #: Member s Name: Member s ID #: I am NOT an APA Member or Colleague COURSE OPTIONS Quantity Price Total Quantity Price Total Self-directed Course Instructor-assisted Course APA $895 APA $995 APA $985 APA $1,085 $1,125 $1,225 Volume discounts apply to orders of three units or more. Call (888) for details. Shipping* (FedEx: $25/unit): Taxable Subtotal: Sales Tax**: TOTAL: Within one business day of receipt of your order, you will be sent an order confirmation and an access code for the web-based course. *Shipping Information: Unless otherwise requested, orders will be shipped via FedEx ground. Contact us for overnight shipping options. **Add tax to orders shipped to: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV. We reserve the right to adjust tax amount to reflect actual state/local tax rates. If enrolling in the instructor-assisted option, please indicate below your first and second choices for course dates. See course schedule on previous page. First Choice Alternate Choice Participant 1: _Please indicate method of payment: (Payment must be in U.S. dollars.) Currency Converter: I authorize the API Fund for Payroll Education, Inc., c/o APA Learning Systems Distribution Center to CHARGE my: American Express Discover MasterCard Visa Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Card is: (check one) Corporate Personal Name on Credit Card: Signature of Cardholder: PURCHASE ORDER #: (government agencies/universities only) My CHECK is enclosed (made payable to: API Fund for Payroll Education, Inc., c/o APA Learning Systems Distribution Center) Mail to address above. Each PayTrain program is licensed to one user. For information on group implementation, volume purchase discounts, administrative policies and refunds, call a PayTrain Account Representative at (800) Shipping charges and tax rates are subject to change without notice. Last updated: January 2016 EMT: HC/6

, c/o APA Learning Systems Distribution Center, 2975 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 180, Eagan, MN, USA 55121-1553 PayTrain 2015 purchasers: Keep your payroll knowledge current with the PayTrain Renewal Plan!

6 PayTrain 2016 PAYROLL TRAINING PROGRAM Since using the PayTrain program, I have a greater recall of the rules and regulations needed to perform my job. PayTrain taught the material in small bits and the games helped not only my recall, but also pinpointed the areas where I needed more work. PayTrain is a must for proper comprehension and retention of the material. Vera Pimpiano, CPP Payroll Manager State-owned Utility Company Try a FREE DEMO at

PayTrain taught the material in small bits and the games helped not only my recall, but also pinpointed the areas

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