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APC is
proud to sponsor employees who earn Professional Designations through both NIPA
(National Institute of Pension Administrators) and ASPPA
(The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries).
NIPA Designations
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 2 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 The National Institute of Pension Administrators. (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 who successfully complete ASPPA’s QKA
examination series may apply for this credential.
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 conferred by ASPPA to benefits professionals working in plan
administration, pension actuarial administration, insurance, and financial
planning. CPCs work alongside 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. Applicants must demonstrate competence
in specific areas of pension and related employee benefits consulting through
completion of the CPC
examination series offered by ASPPA.
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