# 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.   ---   ## 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)   ---   ## 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)   ---   ## 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)   ---   ## 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)   ---   ## 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)   ---   ## 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)   ---   ## 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)   ---   ## 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)   ---   ## 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)