The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) is a national organization for career retirement plan professionals. The membership consists of the many disciplines supporting retirement income management and benefits policy. ASPPA represents those who have made a career of retirement plan and pension policy work.
 ASPPA logo | |
| Formation | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Type | Professional body |
| Headquarters | Arlington, VA |
| Location | |
Membership | 9,000 + |
Official language | English |
President | Amanda Iverson |
| Website | http://www.asppa-net.org |
ASPPA was founded in 1966 originally as an actuarial organization. Since then ASPPA has expanded and diversified its membership to include all types of pension professionals — from actuaries, consultants, and administrators to insurance professionals, financial planners, accountants, attorneys, and human resource managers.
Exam-based Professional Credentials
editASPPA offers the following examination-based professional credentials:
- Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA)
- Qualified 401(k) Consultant (QKC)
- Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA)
- Certified Pension Consultant (CPC)
The examination requirements for the above certifications include proficiency in the following subject areas:[1]
- Retirement Plan Fundamentals
- Plan Financial Consulting
- Administration Issues of Defined contribution plans
- Administration Issues of Defined benefit plans
- Financial and Fiduciary Aspects of Qualified Pension Plans.
Conferences
editASPPA provides or co-sponsors more than 15 major conferences in the retirement plan industry throughout the year.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ASPPA Credential Requirements". Archived from the original on 2009-02-25. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- ^ "ASPPA Conferences". Archived from the original on 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2009-11-25.
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