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APC is proud to sponsor employees who earn Professional Designations through both the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) and The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) as well as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  APC has numerous employees with designations in every category including the new IRS Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) classification.

 

NIPA DESIGNATIONS

Accredited Pension Administrator
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration.  Any person with two or more years of experience in plan administration may take APA examinations.

The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and being a current member of NIPA

 

ASPPA DESIGNATIONS

Qualified 401(k) Administrator

The Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) credential is offered for retirement plan professionals who work primarily with 401(k) plans. Individuals, with a minimum of two years of pension related experience, may apply for this credential after successful completion of the ASPPA QKA examination series.

 

Qualified Pension Administrator

The Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) credential was created by ASPPA to recognize professionals who are qualified to perform the technical and administrative functions of qualified plan administration. Candidates, with at least two years of pension-related experience, may apply for this credential after successful completion of the ASPPA QPA examination series.

 

Certified Pension Consultant

The Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) credential is offered by ASPPA to benefits professionals working in plan administration, pension actuarial administration, insurance, and financial planning. The CPC works with employers to formulate, implement, administer and maintain qualified retirement plans.

Individuals, with at least three years of plan consulting experience, may apply to the ASPPA Board of Directors for CPC credentials after successful completion of the CPC examination series..

 

IRS DESIGNATION

Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent
The Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) is a new classification of professionals allowed to practice before the IRS.  The IRS recognizes that retirement plan professionals are highly competent in their field and play an active, critical role in representing employers before the IRS on retirement plan matters.  The ERPA designation is issued and maintained by the IRS through the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility.  To earn the ERPA designation, individuals must successfully complete a two-part ERPA Special Enrollment Examination as well as tax compliance and background checks.  Candidates must also apply for enrollment with the IRS.

 

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