Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA)
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Credential Overview
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
QKA Summary
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Credential Continuing Education Requirements
Credential Overview
The Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) credential is offered for retirement plan professionals who work primarily with 401(k) plans. Applicants for the QKA credentials are from various professional disciplines. They typically assist employers and consultants with the recordkeeping, non-discrimination testing and the administrative aspects of 401(k) and related defined contribution plans.
Education Requirements
Earning ASPPA's QKA credential requires successful completion of the following exams:
Experience Requirements
A minimum of two years experience in pension related matters is required along with completion of ASPPA’s QKA examination series to be a candidate for this credential.
QKA Summary
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Average Cost to Obtain: $1600 |
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Experience: Average of 2-3 years |
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Hours of Study Time: 80-200 hours |
Apply for Credential
Applying for ASPPA credentialed membership requires submission of the appropriate form and a letter of recommendation from each reference that verifies the necessary work experience requirement. Before completing an application form, candidates should review the paths to membership section to ensure that they have met the requirements for credentialed membership.
Applications are processed on an ongoing basis. The ASPPA Board of Directors approves new credentials once a month. Applicants are mailed scheduled approval date notices and notified by mail once the applications for credentials are approved.
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Credential Continuing Education Requirements
All credentialed members must acquire 40 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits in a two-year-cycle as well as renew your ASPPA Membership annually to retain credentials. For more information please click here.