Qualified 401(k) Administrator

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The Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) credential is conferred by ASPPA to retirement plan professionals who work primarily with 401(k) plans. Applicants for the QKA credentials come from various professional disciplines. They typically assist employers and consultants with the record keeping, non-discrimination testing and administrative aspects of 401(k) and related plans.

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.

Required Examinations

• Pension Administrators Course (Parts 1,2, and 3) or Retirement Plan Fundamentals exam series (RPF-1 & RPF-2)
• Defined Contribution Administrative Issues – Basic Concepts (DC-1)
• Defined Contribution Administrative Issues – Compliance Issues (DC-2)
• Exam Waivers

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QKA Program Catalog - download here

Find examination information, register for exams, order publications, and get questions answered in one location. ASPPA's QKA Program Catalog is a credentials guide containing an exam registration form, a publications order form, course information, deadlines and fees, and most frequently asked questions about the Qualified 401(k) Administrator credential.