Chapter of the Year

1st Place: Silicon Valley Chapter of PayrollOrg

2nd Place: Alamo Chapter of Payroll Professionals

3rd Place: Northstar Chapter

Honorable Mentions: Dallas Chapter of PayrollOrg and Greater Atlanta Payroll Association

Gavel Awards

Innovator: Greater Boston Chapter of PayrollOrg

Mentor: Alamo Chapter of Payroll Professionals

Facilitator: San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Communicator: Silicon Valley Chapter of PayrollOrg

Best Pictorial

1st Place: Washington Metro Area Chapter

2nd Place: Chicago Chapter

3rd Place: San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Honorable Mentions: Alamo Chapter of Payroll Professionals and Dallas Chapter of PayrollOrg

Best Website

1st Place: Silicon Valley Chapter of PayrollOrg

2nd Place: Dallas Chapter of PayrollOrg

3rd Place: Greater Atlanta Payroll Association

Honorable Mentions: San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and Washington Metro Area Chapter

Best Statewide or Regional Meeting

1st Place: New England Regional Payroll Conference

2nd Place: California Statewide Payroll Conference

3rd Place: Illinois Statewide Payroll Conference

Honorable Mentions: Minnesota Statewide Payroll Conference and Florida Statewide Payroll Conference

2026 Chapter’s Choice

Greater Atlanta Payroll Association

Congratulations to all of the chapters!!!!

whAT'S COMING UP WITH WMAC

June 17 - August 26 - CPP/FPC Study Group 2026 - (Hybrid Event)

August 15 - A Day of Calculations - In-person event

October 3 - Fall Planning Meeting - In-person event

WHAT'S COMING UP WITH PAYROLLORG

Upcoming Conferences

Virtual Congress - 7/9/26

The Virtual Congress is a one-day event that brings everything you need right to your screen. Enjoy expert-led education, interactive networking, and opportunities to earn up to 9 RCHs, all designed to keep you informed, connected, and ahead in your U.S. and global payroll career. Plus, the full program is available on demand for three months after the live event.

If you attended All Access Payroll Congress, Virtual Congress was included with your registration.

Upcoming Education Courses/Webinars

The Payroll Analytics Series is coming to Arlington, Virginia, in person. These courses are being held at:
Hilton Arlington The Towers
950 North Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22203
Adjacent to the Ballston - MU Metro Station (Orange and Silver Line)

See dates below and click on links for more information and to register:

Foundations of Payroll Analytics - July 20-23

Intermediate Payroll Analytics - August 12-14

Advanced Payroll Analytics - August 31 - September 1

Other PAYO courses are below:

5/18-5/21/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - Advanced Payroll Analytics

5/19-5/28/26 - Virtual Classroom - Advanced Payroll Concepts 

5/19 - 5/20/26 - Virtual Classroom - Learn Canadian Payroll II

5/28/26 - Virtual Classroom - Payroll in Uganda

6/1 - 6/3/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - State and Local Payroll Certificate Program 

6/1 - 6/12/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - Foundations of Payroll Analytics

6/2 - 6/18/26 - Virtual Classroom - Payroll Practice Essentials

6/4/26 - Webinar - Remote Workers: Wage and Hour, Taxation Issues

6/8 - 6/12/26 - Virtual Classroom - Payroll In France

6/9/26 - Virtual Classroom - A Key Overview of the EU Pay Transparency Directive

6/9/26 or 6/11/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - Payroll Mid-Year Compliance Update

6/17 - 6/25/26 - Webinars - Payroll Mid-Year Compliance Update

6/15 - 6/17/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - Advanced Global Payroll Management Certificate Program

6/16 - 9/1/26 / 6/25 - 9/10/26 / 6/26 - 9/4/26 - Virtual Classroom - FPC Boot Camp (3 programs to choose from)

6/16/26 - Webinar - Payroll, HR, and AP as Strategic Partners - FREE TO PAYO MEMBERS

6/18 - 6/19/26 - Virtual Classroom - Learn Canadian Payroll I

6/22 - 6/24/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - Payroll Practice Essentials

6/22 - 6/26/26 - Classroom - Payroll 201: Payroll Administration Certificate Program - Las Vegas, NV

6/22 - 6/23/26 - Virtual Classroom - Canadian Taxable Benefits & Allowances

6/23/26 - Webinar - Make a Difference Through Volunteering - FREE TO ALL - NO RCH CREDITS

6/25 - 6/26/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - Intermediate Payroll Concepts 

6/30/26 - Webinar - California Payrolls Are They Really That Difficult?

 For a listing of PAYO courses in Date Order, click here.

Virginia Statewide Payroll Conference

The VSPC has chosen its charity for 2026, Birthday Blessings. For more information on this charity and to see the Amazon wish list, visit the charity page on the VSPC website.

Certification Testing Windows

The exam is offered in North America during the following windows:

Fall 2026
Registration: July 1 - October 2, 2026
Exam: September 5 - October 3, 2026

Starting September 5, there is a new Content Outline for both exams.  Visit the PayrollOrg website for details.

Fundamental Payroll Certification  / Certified Payroll Professional

June 17 - August 26 - CPP/FPC Study Group 2026 - (Hybrid Event)

August 15 - A Day of Calculations - In-person event

October 3 - Fall Planning Meeting - In-person event

WHAT'S COMING UP WITH PAYROLLORG

The Payroll Analytics Series is coming to Arlington, Virginia, in person. These courses are being held at:
Hilton Arlington The Towers
950 North Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22203
Adjacent to the Ballston - MU Metro Station (Orange and Silver Line)

See dates below and click on links for more information and to register:

Foundations of Payroll Analytics - July 20-23

Intermediate Payroll Analytics - August 12-14

Advanced Payroll Analytics - August 31 - September 1

Other PAYO courses are below:

4/21-4/22/26 - Virtual Classroom - Canadian Pensions and Retirement Plans: Payroll's Responsibility

4/23-4/24/26 - Virtual Classroom - Learn Canadian Paroll II

4/24/26 - Webinar -  PAYO Bookshelf Tutorial - FREE TO EVERYONE - Not Eligible for RCHs

4/27-5/1/26 - Live Class - Las Vegas - Payroll 101

4/27-5/8/26 - Interactive Virtual - Intermediate Payroll Analytics

4/29/26 - Webinar - Global Payroll Week - AI and Global Payroll: Navigating Automation, Compliance, and Human Accountability Across Borders - FREE FOR EVERYONE!!!

4/30/26 - Webinar - Paying and Reporting Wages After an Employee Dies

5/1/26 - Global Payroll Week Webinar: 2026: The State of Global Payroll (Link is not posted on PAYOs website as of today)

5/4/26 - Virtual Class - Payroll In Singapore

5/12-5/15 - In-Person Conference - Payroll Congress

5/18-5/21/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - Advanced Payroll Analytics

5/19-5/28/26 - Virtual Classroom - Advanced Payroll Concepts 

5/19 - 5/20/26 - Virtual Classroom - Learn Canadian Payroll II

5/28/26 - Virtual Classroom - Payroll in Uganda

 For a listing of PAYO courses in Date Order, click here.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES:

Payroll Congress - May 12-15, 2026 - Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN

Virginia Statewide Payroll Conference

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 30!!!

Save the date.  The VSPC will be in our area this year!

The VSPC has chosen its charity for 2026, Birthday Blessings. For more information on this charity and to see the Amazon wish list, visit the charity page on the VSPC website.

Certification Testing Windows

The exam is offered in North America during the following windows:

Fall 2026
Registration: July 1 - October 2, 2026
Exam: September 5 - October 3, 2026

Starting September 5, there is a new Content Outline for both exams.  Visit the PayrollOrg website for details.

Fundamental Payroll Certification  / Certified Payroll Professional

April 11 - Chapter Meeting / 2 Topics - Payroll Accounting and Government Happenings Impacting Payroll ~ In-person Chapter Meeting

June 17 - August 26 - CPP/FPC Study Group 2026 - (Hybrid Event)

August 15 - A Day of Calculations - In-person event

WHAT'S COMING UP WITH PAYROLLORG

3/26/26 - Webinar - Payroll Industry Report: Salary Data and Trends - FREE FOR EVERYONE!!!

3/26-27/26 - Virtual Classroom - Learn Canadian Payroll II

3/27/26 - Webinar - Payroll Learning Lab Series, Part 2 - Unlocking Payroll's Strategic Role in Mergers and Acquisitions

 3/30-4/3/26 - Interactive Virtual - Payroll 101

3/30-4/3/26 - Interactive Virtual - Payroll 201

4/01-4/2/26 - Interactive Virtual - Payroll OMG: Optimization, Management and Growth 

4/3/26 - Webinar - Payroll Learning Lab Series, Part 3 - Developing Your Payroll Leadership Vision

4/7/26 - Interactive Virtual - Payroll Issues for Multi-State Employers

4/7-4/16/26 - Interactive Virtual - Foundations of Payroll Analytics

4/7-4/10/26 -  Interactive Virtual - Global Payroll Management Certificate Program

4/8/26 - Interactive Virtual - Payroll Issues for Multi-State Employers

4/8-7/9/26 - Virtual Classroom - Canadian Terminations

4/10/26 - Webinar - Payroll Learning Lab Series, Part 4 -  Quantitative Versus Qualitative Best Practices

4/14-4/23/26 - Virtual Classroom - Intermediate Payroll Concepts

4/16-4/17/26 - Virtual Classroom - Learn Canadian Payroll I 

4/16-4/17/26 - Virtual Classroom - Canadian Employment Standards

4/21-4/22/26 - Virtual Classroom - Canadian Pensions and Retirement Plans: Payroll's Responsibility

4/23-4/24/26 - Virtual Classroom - Learn Canadian Paroll II

4/24/26 - Webinar -  PAYO Bookshelf Tutorial - FREE TO EVERYONE - Not Eligible for RCHs

4/27-5/1/26 - Live Class - Las Vegas - Payroll 101

4/27-5/8/26 - Interactive Virtual - Intermediate Payroll Analytics

4/29/26 - Webinar - Global Payroll Week - AI and Global Payroll: Navigating Automation, Compliance, and Human Accountability Across Borders - FREE FOR EVERYONE!!!

4/30/26 - Webinar - Paying and Reporting Wages After an Employee Dies

5/1/26 - Global Payroll Week Webinar: 2026: The State of Global Payroll (Link is not posted on PAYOs website as of today)

5/4/26 - Virtual Class - Payroll In Singapore

5/12-5/15 - In-Person Conference - Payroll Congress

5/18-5/21/26 - Interactive Virtual Classroom - Advanced Payroll Analytics

5/19-5/28/26 - Virtual Classroom - Advanced Payroll Concepts 

5/19 - 5/20/26 - Virtual Classroom - Learn Canadian Payroll II

5/28/26 - Virtual Classroom - Payroll in Uganda

 For a listing of PAYO courses in Date Order, click here.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES:

Payroll Congress - May 12-15, 2026 - Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN

Virginia Statewide Payroll Conference

Save the date.  The VSPC will be in our area this year!

Certification Testing Windows

The exam is offered in North America during the following windows:

Spring 2026
Registration: November 10, 2025 - April 17, 2026
Exam: January 5 - April 18, 2026

Fall 2026
Registration: July 1 - October 2, 2026
Exam: September 5 - October 3, 2026