Institute of Payroll Professionals
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The Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) is a professional body representing payroll professionals in the United Kingdom.
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[edit] Previous Names and History
- 1985 Institute of British Payroll Management (IBPM) formed
- 1998 IBPM merged with Association of Pensions and Superannuation Administrators (APSA) to form the Institute of Payroll and Pensions Management (IPPM)
- 2001 IPPM purchased PayTrain to form a wholly owned subsidiary called IPPM Education Ltd, the training and business arm of the organisation.
- 2005 The two parts of the business were combined and a new chief executive, Michael Cheng, was employed to oversee the combined organisation.
- 2006 IPPM changed its name to Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP).
[edit] Mission and Vision
To raise the contribution of payroll professionals to organisations by:
- Improving technical skills and practice experience
- Working with government to ensure practical implementation of relevant legislation
- Promoting highest standards of professional conduct
The vision is to become a Chartered body by 2010.
[edit] Member Benefits
- PayrollProfessional - monthly membership publication
- Advisory service
- News On Line - weekly email update
- National and Regional meetings
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- National Representation
- Qualifications
- Training Courses and Conferences
- Discounts
- Free Payroll Reference Manual on CD
[edit] Membership
The IPP currently has around 5,000 members and associates.
There are 3 main levels of membership available:
- Associate open to all those working in payroll and pensions fields or allied professions.
- Full (MIPP) awared to those professionals who meet certain criteria or graduates of the Diploma in Payroll Management or Diploma in Local Government Pensions Management.
- Fellow (FIPP) awarded to those professionals who meet certain criteria and have strategic management experience.
[edit] Education and Professional Development
The IPP offers a wide range of courses to enable all payroll and pensions staff to be trained and to keep up to date with legislation and best practices.[1]
The IPP encourages all its members to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD).[2]
National Payroll Week (NPW) runs annually, usually in September, with the aim of raising the profile of payroll professionals with organisations and government.[3]
[edit] Qualifications
- Foundation in Payroll Administration
- Foundation in Local Government Pension Administration
- Professional Certificate in Team Management
- Diploma in Payroll Management
- Diploma in Local Government Pension Management
- Advanced Diploma in Payroll Management
- Masters Degree in Payroll and Business Management
There are currently around 3,500 Diploma holders (many of which are members).[4]
