The AAP designation was created in 1993 to recognize professionals for their understanding and knowledge of the ACH Network and the payments industry. Two hundred eighty-two payments professionals received accreditation by passing the national AAP examination, administered on October 17, 2000. Accredited ACH Professionals provide the expertise that financial institutions and corporations need to plan their payments strategies and manage their payments services. To qualify for accreditation, applicants must earn a passing score on the AAP exam. It is highly recommended that those choosing to sit for the AAP exam have a minimum of two years' experience in the ACH payments industry.
AAP accreditation is valid for five years, after which reaccreditation is available.
The AAP exam is given every October at fifty sites throughout the United States. The next AAP exam is scheduled for October 16, 2001.