nacpb.org

# NACPB: National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers
 
## Overview
NACPB offers a full professional development system for bookkeepers, payroll specialists, accounting paraprofessionals, accounting analysts, and tax professionals. Each role pathway includes online education, professional certification, practical experience, and license programs.
 
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## Membership
NACPB Membership costs $100 annually and provides:
 
- Discounts up to 28% on all certifications and license bundles  
- Access to the NACPB bookkeeping community  
- Continuing professional education (CPE) tracking  
- Exam scheduling and instructor support  
 
[Visit Membership Page](https://www.nacpb.org/category/membership)
 
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## Need a Bookkeeper
Businesses can connect with NACPB-certified professionals through this directory-based service. Employers submit their needs, and NACPB matches them with qualified bookkeepers.
 
[Need a Bookkeeper](https://www.nacpb.org/need-a-bookkeeper)
 
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## Bookkeeping Program
 
### Education
Includes three core courses:
 
- Accounting Fundamentals  
- Payroll Fundamentals  
- QuickBooks Online Fundamentals  
 
Each course is self-paced with 6 months of access. Courses include eTextbooks, pre/post assessments, on-demand videos, and instructor support.
 
[Bookkeeping Education](https://www.nacpb.org/category/bookkeeping-education)
 
### Certification
Certifications verify knowledge and skills in:
 
- Bookkeeping  
- Payroll  
- QuickBooks Online  
 
Certification requires a score of 75% or higher on the final exam.
 
[Bookkeeping Certification](https://www.nacpb.org/category/bookkeeping-certification)
 
### Guidebooks
Printed and digital guidebooks support learning and serve as practical desk references.
 
[Bookkeeping Guidebooks](https://www.nacpb.org/bookkeeping-guidebooks)
 
### Training
Interactive eLearning modules, assessments, exercises, and real-world case studies.
 
[Bookkeeping Training](https://www.nacpb.org/training)
 
### Experience
NACPB’s experience program offers 3+ months of practical bookkeeping work using QuickBooks Online, guided by NACPB professionals.
 
[Bookkeeping Experience](https://www.nacpb.org/bookkeeping-experience)
 
### CPB License
The Certified Public Bookkeeper License (CPB) requires:
 
- Completion of 3 core certifications  
- Verified experience  
- Annual CPE reporting  
- Commitment to NACPB’s Code of Professional Conduct  
 
[Certified Public Bookkeeper License](https://www.nacpb.org/product/certified-public-bookkeeper-license)
 
### Development Program
A structured path to help learners complete coursework, certifications, and experience for the CPB license.
 
[Bookkeeper Development Program](https://www.nacpb.org/school/bookkeeper-development-program)
 
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## Payroll Program
 
### Education
The Payroll Fundamentals course teaches federal payroll law, gross pay calculations, deductions, net pay, and employer tax responsibilities.
 
[Payroll Course](https://www.nacpb.org/product/payroll-fundamentals-course)
 
### Certification
Earn the Payroll Certification by completing the course and passing the exam.
 
[Payroll Certification](https://www.nacpb.org/product/payroll-certification)
 
### Experience
Verify 1 year of payroll experience or complete NACPB’s 3-month practical payroll project.
 
[Payroll Experience](https://www.nacpb.org/payroll-experience)
 
### CPS License
To earn the Certified Payroll Specialist license:
 
- Complete Payroll Certification  
- Complete QBO training  
- Verify payroll experience  
- Submit license application  
- Earn 16 CPE hours annually  
 
[Certified Payroll Specialist License](https://www.nacpb.org/product/certified-payroll-specialist)
 
### Development Program
A step-by-step system for CPS candidates to complete required components.
 
[Payroll Development Program](https://www.nacpb.org/school/payroll-development-program)
 
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## Accounting Program
 
### Education
Covers double-entry accounting, adjusting entries, trial balances, and financial statements.
 
[Accounting Education](https://www.nacpb.org/category/accounting-education)
 
### Certification
Requires course completion and a passing score on the Accounting Certification exam.
 
[Accounting Certification](https://www.nacpb.org/category/accounting-certification)
 
### Guidebooks
Useful reference materials aligned to NACPB’s coursework.
 
[Accounting Guidebooks](https://www.nacpb.org/accounting-guidebooks)
 
### Training
Real-world case studies, practice sets, and learning modules available through NACPB’s LMS.
 
[Accounting Training](https://www.nacpb.org/accounting-training)
 
### Experience
Students can apply accounting knowledge in supervised practice and verify hours toward licensure.
 
[Accounting Experience](https://www.nacpb.org/accounting-experience)
 
### CAP License
The Certified Accounting Paraprofessional license requires:
 
- Completion of Accounting Certification  
- 1 year of verified experience  
- CPE compliance  
 
[CAP License](https://www.nacpb.org/product/certified-accounting-paraprofessional)
 
### Development Program
Supports CAP candidates in completing coursework, experience, and licensing requirements.
 
[Accounting Development Program](https://www.nacpb.org/school/accounting-development-program)
 
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## Accounting Analysis Program
 
### Education
Teaches how to analyze and interpret financial data, trends, ratios, and reports.
 
[Analysis Education](https://www.nacpb.org/category/accounting-analysis-education)
 
### Certification
Certification available after completing analysis coursework and passing the exam.
 
[Analysis Certification](https://www.nacpb.org/category/accounting-analysis-certification)
 
### Guidebooks
Reference books for analytical procedures and decision-making.
 
[Analysis Guidebooks](https://www.nacpb.org/accounting-analysis-guidebooks)
 
### Training
Scenario-based training to reinforce knowledge of analytical workflows.
 
[Analysis Training](https://www.nacpb.org/accounting-analysis-training)
 
### Experience
Applicants must complete analysis work and verify practical experience.
 
[Analysis Experience](https://www.nacpb.org/accounting-analysis-experience)
 
### CAA License
Certified Accounting Analyst license validates a professional’s ability to evaluate and interpret financial data.
 
[CAA License](https://www.nacpb.org/product/certified-accounting-analyst)
 
### Development Program
Supports CAA candidates through coursework and practice requirements.
 
[Analysis Development Program](https://www.nacpb.org/school/accounting-analyst-development-program)
 
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## Tax Program
 
### Education
Covers federal individual and business tax preparation rules and requirements.
 
[Tax Courses](https://www.nacpb.org/category/tax-education-courses)
 
### Certification
Earn the Tax Certification after passing the course exam.
 
[Tax Certifications](https://www.nacpb.org/category/tax-certifications)
 
### CTP License
Certified Tax Professional license requires:
 
- Completion of both tax courses  
- Passing exams  
- 1 year of tax experience  
- Annual continuing education  
 
[CTP License](https://www.nacpb.org/product/certified-tax-professional)
 
### Development Program
Guided plan for meeting all CTP requirements.
 
[Tax Development Program](https://www.nacpb.org/school/tax-preparer-development-program)
 
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## Certification Bundles
NACPB offers bundled pricing on all certification/license programs. Members save 28% vs. non-member pricing.
 
[Bundles](https://www.nacpb.org/category/bundles)
 
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## Additional Resources
 
### America's Most Qualified Bookkeepers
Summary of CPB program value and role in the profession.
 
[Read More](https://www.nacpb.org/resources/americas-most-qualified-bookkeepers)
 
### Explainer Videos
Visual guides explaining certification steps, course previews, and licensing.
 
[Watch Videos](https://www.nacpb.org/resources/nacpb-explainer-videos)
 
### Schedule an Exam
Online registration and information for proctored certification exams.
 
[Schedule](https://www.nacpb.org/resources/schedule-an-exam)
 
### Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Details on requirements for CPB, CPS, CAP, CAA, and CTP renewal and how to report CPE hours.
 
[CPE Details](https://www.nacpb.org/resources/continuing-professional-eduction)
 
### Bookkeeper Community
A space for NACPB members to collaborate, ask questions, and share advice.
 
[Join the Community](https://www.nacpb.org/resources/bookkeeper-community)