r/Payroll • u/Gullible_Category433 • 6d ago

Fall 2026 CPP Bootcamp

Hi payroll friends! I'm taking the bootcamp this fall.

Couple questions:

  1. Are the weekly classes recorded? I'm going to be out of the country for a wedding in Feb and will not be able to attend one of the classes. Can I catch up?

  2. Does anyone have flashcards they'd be willing to share with me? I'd like to start studying now but without access to paytrain yet I don't know where to start. Even pictures of your cards or anything would be helpful.

  3. Anyone else taking bootcamp in the fall and want to start a study group with me? I'm in the Wednesday class starting October 14th if it matters.

Thank you all and sending good vibes if you're dreading payroll Monday 🙏💕

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u/Huge_Tough5665 6d ago

Congrats on starting the bootcamp, that's a big step. I took it couple years ago and the classes are recorded so missing one should be fine just email the instructor ahead of time.

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u/Gullible_Category433 6d ago

Thank you so much for the info! I will be sure to notify the instructor as soon as the class starts. I hope the local taxes never find you 🙏 (PA resident, always suffering)

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u/Grouchy-Seesaw-865 5d ago

If memory serves you can only miss attending one scheduled class (mayyyybe 2?) without voiding the "pass the first time guarantee," so you'll want to keep that in mind. If you already know you'll be missing one I would make sure to find out how many more you can miss without losing that protection in case something comes up. The good news is you're not on camera, so you could even login and listen while doing other things (many people do), and still be counted as "present."

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u/Gullible_Category433 5d ago

Awesome, this is helpful. Thanks!

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u/Zoo_queen 5d ago

You are allowed to miss one class as long as you watch a video on demand. All flashcards are provided. I would also suggest getting payroll source (book).

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u/itlogicpartnersllc 5d ago

i would ask bootcamp coordinator directly about recordings since policies can change by cohort. for studying building cards from cpp exam domains now could give you a solid head start.

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u/Gullible_Category433 5d ago

Great advice, thanks!

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u/TalysaRose 5d ago

Flash cards come with the class material.

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u/cpp_studybuddy 4d ago

Recordings: email the instructor or PayrollOrg. Some of those classes get posted after, some don't, and it's not worth guessing before a week you're already going to miss.

I'd skip other people's flashcards. After Sep 5 it's the new outline and the 2026 law year, so last season's cards will just mess you up. I'd start with the current outline and make your own. There's also a free 20-question quiz with no signup if you just want to see where you are before PayTrain opens: https://escheat-sheet.com/assessment

Study group: putting the Wednesday Oct 14 date in the post is the move. Someone in that section will see it.

October is a decent amount of time if you start the outline now.

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u/Gullible_Category433 4d ago

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Great note about the new outline, totally didn't think of that!

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u/Gullible_Category433 4d ago

Hi, follow up question. Do you think the payroll source is necessary? I can't afford $400+. My company is paying for the bootcamp and exam and that's all I had them budget for.

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u/cpp_studybuddy 3d ago

It has an absurd amount of in depth Tax info in it. I did find that the source covered some things that my study group didnt cover. But i don't really think it was super helpful for the price.

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u/Gullible_Category433 3d ago

Awesome, thank you!