The AFPP Accreditation is good for five years. In those five years accredited professionals must earn 60 CECs, with no more than 20 credits earned annually. AFPPs file CECs in the spring of the year after the credits are earned. Credits earned during a calendar year may only be reported in the reporting period specific to the calendar year. For example, credits earned in 2026 may only be reported during the regular filing period but will be accepted during the late filing period (fee applies). See below:

• The regular filing period is May 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 ($110/member | $185/non-member)
• The late filing period is April 1-30, 2027 (an additional $50 late fee applies)

Nacha is unable to accept credits outside the current reporting period. If you have not met CEC requirements in the fourth or fifth year of your AFPP accreditation, you can retake the AFPP exam.

Please refer to the AFPP Continuing Education Credits Reporting Guidelines for information on eligible educational activities.

Many types of educational activities count toward accreditation renewal. Below are a few examples:  

• Attend a professional seminar or training, such as those offered through Nacha or a Payments Association
• Volunteer on certain Nacha or Payments Association committees or Board of Directors
• Publish an article, book, or paper on a payments risk topic
• Teach a course or seminar on an AFPP-related topic

1. Log in to www.nacha.org using your email address, then enter your password.
2. Click on the AFPP Education Credits link under My Accounts on the left menu.
3. Click on the My Accounts tab in your Profile, then click on Education Credits. Click the Add Your CECs button to enter a self-reported credit. First select the Education Credit Type: (AFPP Continuing Credit (CEC), then enter the Description (event title), Number of Credits Earned, Credits Earned on Date, and Provider (optional). Click Save.
4. Click the Pay Filing Fee button. Please note that your credits will not be approved unless the filing fee has been paid.
5. Complete the payment process.
6. To add additional credits, click the My Profile link to navigate back to the Add your CECs button. Save. Close the window after each entry
7. Repeat the process to report a maximum of 20 credits.

CEC Reporting Form
Please use the CEC form to track your credits until you’re ready to submit them and pay the filing fee: 
2026 AFPP CEC Reporting Form - You may start submitting your 2026 credits online on May 1st.

• Regular filing period - May 1 - March 31, of the following year ($110/member | $185/non-member)
• Late filing period - April 1-30 (additional $50 late fee applies)