The Exchange 2015
 

The CPE/RCH Process

At the 2015 Exchange, earning Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) are free and a snap. Simply attend the course of your choosing and instructions will be provided during the breakout session.

However, to give you a CPE/RCH course overview, here’s what you can expect during each session:

  • You will be required to sign in at the beginning of each session.

  • Should you exit the course for any reason prior to its completion, you will be required to sign out.

  • During the session, you will be asked to complete a short quiz demonstrating your proficiency and/or understanding of the presentation topic.

  • You will submit the quiz to the Comdata room attendant who will score your answers.

  • There is also a brief course survey to be completed at the end of the course.

  • You will receive your course certificate upon passing the quiz and completing the survey.

 

Strategies for ensuring your Payroll Card Program is in Compliance

Rules and regulations for payroll cards can be as complex as those governing payroll itself. And like all regulations, they change – often. In this session, you will get an overview of the latest legal and compliance changes that apply to payroll cards, including both federal (Regulation E and CFPB) and state laws (particularly in Hawaii and Illinois). And of course, you’ll get guidance on how best to maximize your program while staying in compliance in key areas like implementation and cardholder communications.

After completing this session, you will be able to:

  • Explain recent changes in both federal and state regulations regarding payroll cards
  • Ensure your payroll card program is in compliance
  • Apply best practices to maximize implementation and cardholder communications while remaining in compliance.

APA RCH 1, Code 15COM001


Paycard 101: Are My Employees Ready for Plastic?

Think your employees aren’t ready for payroll cards? Think again. This employee-centric tour of paycards will help you understand how payroll cards can be a win-win proposition, as we discusses the benefits of payroll cards for both your organization and your employees. You’ll learn about key differentiators between Comdata’s paycard program and those of our competitors.

After completing this session, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the quantifiable benefits for your organization of eliminating paper paychecks
  • Discuss the benefits of paycards for employees, including cost and convenience
  • Identify key features to consider when choosing a payroll card program.

APA RCH 1, Code 15COM001


The Road Ahead: A Map to the Future of Electronic Card Payments

Don’t just stay up-to-date with current products; take a peek into the future! Meitra Aycock, VP of Product Management, takes you on a journey through the latest trends and upcoming developments in Comdata’s payments universe. Learn how these new solutions impact every aspect of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) chain, from payment methods to automation to service.

In this session, you will learn about:

  • New payment technologies, like Apple Pay and EMV chips, and when they will become available
  • New cardholder and customer services
  • Process automation, from vendor enrollment to web/IVR payments, and fraud protection and controls.

NASBA CPE 1


Everyone Included: How to Maximize Vendor Enrollment

Enrolling vendors into your electronic payment program is critical to the program’s success. That’s why Comdata has created many strategies for reaching all your vendors. Using these strategies, and following proven best practices, employers are able to attain maximum vendor participation – and maximum benefit from electronic payments.

Explore alternative options for vendors not wishing to pay typical credit card fees, or vendors who will only accept web or IVR payments. Plus, learn how to ensure you are using the most cost-effective payment option once your vendors are on board.

This session provides an in-depth understanding of:

  • Best practices for achieving maximum vendor enrollment in an electronic payment program
  • Alternatives for enrolling vendors who do not wish to participate in a traditional credit card-based payment scheme
  • Options to ensure you use the most cost-effective card payment strategy.

NASBA CPE 1


Expense Management: A Blueprint

Join Heather Lark, Director of Product Management, for a look at expense management. Heather will discuss the benefits of moving to electronic payments, like controls, reporting capabilities and analytics that give you improved insights into your spending. She’ll also go over best practices for implementing and using new payment products, like virtual credit cards.

In this session, you will learn:

  • How to compare automated vs. manual payment processing
  • Reporting, analytics and control capabilities of electronic payment systems
  • Latest industry trends in payment processing
  • Best practices in implementing new payment processes and systems.

NASBA CPE 1


If you have any questions regarding CPE/RCH credits during or after the conference, please go to the conference registration desk or send an email to exchange@comdata.com.This email address should also be used for information regarding administrative policies such as registration, complaint, refund and cancellation.


Comdata CPE/RCH Approved Provider Information

The Comdata, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.


Comdata, Inc. is registered with the American Payroll Association.The APA has approved each program for 1 Recertification Credit Hour (RCH) per approved breakout session. Please note the course code in your recertification file folder. If you have any questions please contact www.americanpayroll.org or exchange@comdata.com.