“As an adult learner, I was told that committing to obtaining additional education - and succeeding in that goal - was as important as the goal itself.  I believe this is equally true with professional certifications.  To commit to the goal, to work through the challenges, to obtain recognition for your dedication to your chosen profession, is both admirable and to be rewarded.  My expectation is that 100% of my staff will hold the professional certificaiton that is applicable to their discipline.  And my belief started within my own career and with IAPP.” Lorraine E. Creek, CAPP Assistant Director Regence BlueCross BlueShield

“After I helped to secure an orderly shutdown and liquidation at [a company] due to their bankruptcy, I faced the dreaded searching for a new career in a very bad job market.  My CAPP designation and IAPP Oregon Chapter affiliation proved invaluable.  Over a period of several months, fellow chapter members advised me of various AP management positions.  Each position carried a stipulation of “AP certification desired” or “AP certification required”.  Before accepting my current position as Manager of Accounts Payable at Legacy Health System, I had been offered three different management positions with well regarded companies!  I firmly believe these offers occurred not only because of my professional experience, but also because of my CAPP designation…The CAPP designation is held in high regard throughout the business arena in the United States.” Joyce Larkins, CAPP Accounts Payable Manager Legacy Health System

“Obtaining the CAPP certification has opened doors for my career growth and increased earnings, not to mention the study materials have become a valuable source of information for my department. I have also been able to establish a network of colleagues, many of them in my same industry, where we get together at the Annual Forum to benchmark, share ideas and learn from each other!”  Jeffrey Miller, CAPP Manager Campbell Soup Company