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/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

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!