An internet addict. Depends on who issued it - for an exact date, contact the issuing agency. Red Cross CPR certifications last for 2 years and American Heart Association certifications last for 2 years. Regardless how long the certification is good for, certain standards like NFPA require it annually. Be sure to check your company policy. Best case practice yearly in regards to OSHA training requirements (BBP).
Bank and Cash Records. The Better Business Bureau recommends holding onto bank statements for three years, and Bankrate suggests storing them for at least seven years. Records of bank reconciliation reports need be maintained for only two or three years, and duplicate bank deposit slips should be held for three years.
The IRS points to its âperiod of limitationsâ as a guide for how long to keep records to support tax returns. Keep them three to seven years to amend a return, or in case the IRS audits you or assesses an additional tax.f you prepare a simple tax return each year without itemizing, you only need to keep bank statements for a year. The same goes for cancelled checks, or copies of cancelled checks your bank sends in your statement.