There are a few national payroll associations with some local chapters.  In addition there are related associations that have payroll as part of there organization.  Generally these associations do a great job educating and informing people in the payroll business on what is going on in the payroll industry.

Some of the payroll associations include:

• American Payroll Association
• Independent Payroll Providers Association (IPPA)
• American Accounts Payable Assocation
• NACHA - Electronics Payment Association