Community Calendar https://www.nipa.org/events/event_list.asp Wed, 8 May 2024 02:59:32 GMT Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2024 National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) AKS 1 Exam Enrollment - 2023/2024 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759295 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759295 NIPA provides practical information and effective, relevant designation programs necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance. 

 

Through NIPA’s Accredited 401(K) Specialist, Accredited Pension Administrator (APA), and Accredited Pension Representative (APR) programs, you will earn a prestigious designation that carries with it a sense of personal accomplishment and demonstrates your commitment to the retirement plan industry.

Accredited 401(k) Specialist (AKS)
The Accredited 401(K) Administrator (AKS) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the foundation of the rules and requirements of qualified plans. The AKS is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential AKSs include associate plan administrators, 401(k) specialists and assistant plan analysts.

Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) 
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration. The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APAs include pension administrators, retirement relationship managers and ERISA compliance specialists. 

Accredited Pension Representative (APR)
The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the fundamentals of retirement plans with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. The APR also requires an FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 license, or an insurance license, and is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APRs include retirement plan personnel, financial consultants/planners and Registered Investment Advisors.

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT APA 2 Exam Enrollment - 2023/2024 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759280 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759280 NIPA provides practical information and effective, relevant designation programs necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance. 

Through NIPA’s Designation programs, you will earn a prestigious designation that carries with it a sense of personal accomplishment and demonstrates your commitment to the retirement plan industry.

Accredited 401(k) Specialist (AKS)
The Accredited 401(K) Specialist (AKS) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study course examinations covering the foundation of the rules and requirements of qualified plans. The AKS is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential AKSs include associate plan administrators, 401(k) specialists and assistant plan analysts.

Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) 
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration. The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APAs include pension administrators, retirement relationship managers and ERISA compliance specialists. 

Accredited Pension Representative (APR)
The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the fundamentals of retirement plans with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. The APR also requires an FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 license, or an insurance license, and is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APRs include retirement plan personnel, financial consultants/planners and Registered Investment Advisors.

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT APA 3 Exam Enrollment - 2023/2024 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759283 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759283 NIPA provides practical information and effective, relevant designation programs necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance. 

Through NIPA’s Designation programs, you will earn a prestigious designation that carries with it a sense of personal accomplishment and demonstrates your commitment to the retirement plan industry.

Accredited 401(k) Specialist (AKS)
The Accredited 401(K) Specialist (AKS) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the foundation of the rules and requirements of qualified plans. The AKS is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential AKSs include associate plan administrators, 401(k) specialists and assistant plan analysts.

Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) 
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration. The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APAs include pension administrators, retirement relationship managers and ERISA compliance specialists. 

Accredited Pension Representative (APR)
The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the fundamentals of retirement plans with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. The APR also requires an FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 license, or an insurance license, and is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APRs include retirement plan personnel, financial consultants/planners and Registered Investment Advisors.

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT APA 4 Exam Enrollment - 2023/2024 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759286 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759286 NIPA provides practical information and effective, relevant designation programs necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance. 

Through NIPA’s Designation programs, you will earn a prestigious designation that carries with it a sense of personal accomplishment and demonstrates your commitment to the retirement plan industry.

Accredited 401(k) Specialist (AKS)
The Accredited 401(K) Specialist (AKS) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the foundation of the rules and requirements of qualified plans. The AKS is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential AKSs include associate plan administrators, 401(k) specialists and assistant plan analysts.

Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) 
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration. The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APAs include pension administrators, retirement relationship managers and ERISA compliance specialists. 

Accredited Pension Representative (APR)
The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the fundamentals of retirement plans with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. The APR also requires an FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 license, or an insurance license, and is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APRs include retirement plan personnel, financial consultants/planners and Registered Investment Advisors.

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT AKS 2 Exam Enrollment - 2023/2024 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759300 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759300 NIPA provides practical information and effective, relevant designation programs necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance. 

 

Through NIPA’s Accredited 401(K) Specialist, Accredited Pension Administrator (APA), and Accredited Pension Representative (APR) programs, you will earn a prestigious designation that carries with it a sense of personal accomplishment and demonstrates your commitment to the retirement plan industry.

Accredited 401(k) Specialist (AKS)
The Accredited 401(K) Administrator (AKS) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the foundation of the rules and requirements of qualified plans. The AKS is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential AKSs include associate plan administrators, 401(k) specialists and assistant plan analysts.

Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) 
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration. The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APAs include pension administrators, retirement relationship managers and ERISA compliance specialists. 

Accredited Pension Representative (APR)
The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the fundamentals of retirement plans with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. The APR also requires an FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 license, or an insurance license, and is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APRs include retirement plan personnel, financial consultants/planners and Registered Investment Advisors.

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT APR 1 Exam Enrollment - 2023/2024 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759345 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759345 NIPA provides practical information and effective, relevant designation programs necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance. 

Through NIPA’s Accredited 401(K) Specialist, Accredited Pension Administrator (APA), and Accredited Pension Representative (APR) programs, you will earn a prestigious designation that carries with it a sense of personal accomplishment and demonstrates your commitment to the retirement plan industry.

Accredited 401(k) Specialist (AKS)
The Accredited 401(K) Specialist (AKS) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the foundation of the rules and requirements of qualified plans. The AKS is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential AKSs include associate plan administrators, 401(k) specialists and assistant plan analysts.

Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) 
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration. The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APAs include pension administrators, retirement relationship managers and ERISA compliance specialists. 

Accredited Pension Representative (APR)
The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the fundamentals of retirement plans with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. The APR also requires an FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 license, or an insurance license, and is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APRs include retirement plan personnel, financial consultants/planners and Registered Investment Advisors.

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT APR 2 Exam Enrollment - 2023/2024 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759349 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759349 NIPA provides practical information and effective, relevant designation programs necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance. 

Through NIPA’s Accredited 401(K) Specialist, Accredited Pension Administrator (APA), and Accredited Pension Representative (APR) programs, you will earn a prestigious designation that carries with it a sense of personal accomplishment and demonstrates your commitment to the retirement plan industry.

Accredited 401(k) Specialist (AKS)
The Accredited 401(K) Specialist (AKS) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the foundation of the rules and requirements of qualified plans. The AKS is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential AKSs include associate plan administrators, 401(k) specialists and assistant plan analysts.

Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) 
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration. The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APAs include pension administrators, retirement relationship managers and ERISA compliance specialists. 

Accredited Pension Representative (APR)
The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the fundamentals of retirement plans with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. The APR also requires an FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 license, or an insurance license, and is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APRs include retirement plan personnel, financial consultants/planners and Registered Investment Advisors.

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT APA 1 Exam Enrollment - 2023/2024 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759198 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1759198 NIPA provides practical information and effective, relevant designation programs necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance. 

 

Through NIPA’s Designation Programs you will earn a prestigious credential that carries with it a sense of personal accomplishment and demonstrates your commitment to the retirement plan industry.

Accredited 401(k) Specialist (AKS)
The Accredited 401(K) Specialist (AKS) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study course exams covering the foundation of the rules and requirements of qualified plans. The AKS is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential AKSs include associate plan administrators, 401(k) specialists and assistant plan analysts.

Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) 
The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) designation is earned by the successful completion of four study courses and examinations covering all aspects of plan administration. The APA is maintained by annually completing 15 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APAs include pension administrators, retirement relationship managers and ERISA compliance specialists. 

Accredited Pension Representative (APR)
The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designation is earned by the successful completion of two study courses and examinations covering the fundamentals of retirement plans with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. The APR also requires an FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 license, or an insurance license, and is maintained by annually completing 10 hours of continuing education and current NIPA membership. Potential APRs include retirement plan personnel, financial consultants/planners and Registered Investment Advisors.

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT Webcast: 5500 Shades of Gray: Understanding the 2023 Form Changes https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1852151 https://www.nipa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1852151 In the past few years, not much has changed in each new 5500 filing season. Not so for returns for the 2023 plan year. Next year brings many changes, including a much-anticipated change in counting participants to determine large plan status. The 2023 returns will see the addition of Schedule DCG (group of plans) and Schedule MEP. There’s a lot of misunderstanding about several new “compliance questions” including the requirement for each pre-approved plan to its Opinion Letter Serial Number. Learn how including this question may expose your client list to your competitors. Join Derrin and Tim in this preview of next year’s form and available options.

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