Course Offerings

Payroll Practice and Management

Course ID: SEF-3001DIG
Overview
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Payroll is one of the fastest-changing career fields in the business world today. This course will help you navigate ever-changing payroll rules and regulations, so you can succeed as a payroll professional. You will learn all facets of payroll from basic laws to complex areas like fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. By course completion, you will be ready to pass the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam, developed by the American Payroll Association.

Course Objectives

Learn how to effectively communicate and manage a group of employees within a payroll department.

Master the federal taxation laws that pertain to payroll so as to become better equipped to handle clients' needs.

Study the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as well as the Internal Revenue Code.

Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Payroll

Determining Worker Status

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Federal Employment Taxes

Payroll Forms

Fringe Benefits - Tax-Preferred and Other Related Health Benefits

Fringe Benefits - Deferred Comp, Retirement Plans, and Stock Options

Other Employee Benefits

Calculating Gross Wages

Calculating Gross Pay - Additional Topics

Paycheck Calculation - Taxes

Paycheck Calculation - Voluntary and Involuntary Deductions

Gross to Net Paycheck Calculation

Compliance - Laws and Reporting

Global Payroll

Payroll Process and Systems, and Audits

Paying the Employee

Payroll Administration and Management

Basic Accounting

Exploring Payroll Careers

Exam Preparation

Payroll Project

Contact Hours

100

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be able to use a basic 4 function calculator, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word or an equivalent word-processing program.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional material required for this program is included in enrollment. Digital access to the following book will be emailed to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Payroll Accounting