CPP Study Guide 2026
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📋 CPP Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CPP Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CPP Questions & Answers
1. Which of the following payments is EXCLUDED from the FLSA regular rate of pay calculation?
Discretionary bonuses—those not promised in advance and whose amount is determined solely by the employer—are excluded from the regular rate under FLSA Section 7(e)(3).
2. Year-end payroll reconciliation should confirm that:
Year-end reconciliation ensures W-2 Box 1 taxable wages correctly reflect gross wages minus all pre-tax deductions and excludable benefits.
3. Which payroll record retention period is required under the FLSA for payroll records such as time cards and work schedules?
The FLSA requires that supplementary records such as time cards, work schedules, and records of additions or deductions be retained for at least 2 years.
4. An external auditor will accept all of the following procedures EXCEPT:
External auditors seek strong internal controls, particularly segregation of duties, to prevent fraud and errors. Keeping blank payroll checks in the payroll department creates a significant control weakness because the same department that calculates and processes payroll also has access to the means of payment. This lack of segregation of duties increases the risk of unauthorized payments or fraud, which an auditor would not accept.
5. What career advancement paths exist for CPP certified professionals?
Certified professionals can advance through specialization, leadership roles, consulting, academic/training positions, and executive management within their field.
6. Which of the following is NOT a permissible mid-year change event under a Section 125 cafeteria plan?
Section 125 elections are irrevocable for the plan year except upon a qualifying change-in-status event; a desire for more take-home pay is not a qualifying event.
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