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APA FPC-Remote Exam - Topic 7 Question 12 Discussion

All of the following resources are available to help a Payroll Professional stay abreast of regulatory changes EXCEPT the:
C) FTC
A) PAYO
B) DOL
D) IRS

APA FPC-Remote Exam - Topic 7 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for APA's FPC-Remote exam
Question #: 12
Topic #: 7
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All of the following resources are available to help a Payroll Professional stay abreast of regulatory changes EXCEPT the:

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Suggested Answer: C

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Payroll professionals must stay updated on tax laws, wage regulations, and compliance requirements. Key resources include:

A (PAYO -- Payroll.org) Provides training, updates, and compliance resources.

B (DOL -- Department of Labor) Oversees wage & hour laws (FLSA).

D (IRS -- Internal Revenue Service) Issues payroll tax regulations.

Option C (FTC -- Federal Trade Commission) is incorrect because the FTC does not regulate payroll laws. The FTC primarily monitors consumer protection laws.


Payroll.org -- Payroll Compliance Updates

IRS & DOL -- Payroll Tax and Wage Regulations

by Lashunda at Aug 13, 2025, 11:47 PM

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Mireya
6 months ago
Yeah, PAYO is definitely not in the mix!
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Harris
6 months ago
DOL, FTC, and IRS are the key players here.
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Cheryl
6 months ago
Wait, I thought PAYO was a thing?
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Emerson
7 months ago
Totally agree, it's not relevant for payroll updates.
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Sage
8 months ago
PAYO isn't a regulatory body.
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Ashlyn
8 months ago
I’m leaning towards the FTC as the answer too, but I wish I had reviewed more about each agency's specific functions before the exam.
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Carissa
8 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought all of these agencies had some role in payroll, but I guess the FTC focuses more on trade practices?
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Derick
8 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like the FTC might not be directly related to payroll regulations.
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Adell
9 months ago
I think I remember that the DOL and IRS are definitely key resources for payroll updates, but I'm not sure about the FTC.
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Lajuana
9 months ago
I'm confident the answer is C. The FTC doesn't seem directly relevant to payroll regulations, unlike the other options.
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Katy
9 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The PAYO, DOL, and IRS are all likely resources for payroll professionals, so the answer must be the FTC. I'll go with that.
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Mammie
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the DOL and IRS are important for payroll, but I'm not sure about the other options.
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Hoa
9 months ago
This question seems straightforward. I'll focus on the key resources mentioned and eliminate the ones that are clearly relevant to payroll professionals.
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Lea
10 months ago
I think the answer is C) FTC.
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Destiny
10 months ago
The FTC? What, are we supposed to rely on the government to keep us informed? Good one!
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Eladia
10 months ago
The IRS? Really? That's like asking a wolf to guard the henhouse!
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Kayleigh
7 months ago
FTC? They’re not even in the payroll game!
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Stefanie
7 months ago
Haha, true! The IRS has its own agenda.
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Dahlia
7 months ago
I’d trust the DOL more than the IRS any day.
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Augustine
7 months ago
Exactly! They’re not exactly on our side.
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