Payroll Certification

Requirements for payroll processing change over time.  The latest requirements need to be kept up to date to avoid significant penalties. Payroll processing is not straightforward. There are times when even seasoned professionals encounter serious issues. A mistake could lead to inaccurate payments, fines, or lawsuits. To avoid violations and costly penalties, you need to stay current with all requirements.   With our 5-session certification program, you will learn everything you need to know about the payroll process and stay on top of all the changes.

What You’ll Learn

During this highly informative, hands-on payroll certification series our speakers will discuss:

• Payroll fundamentals including underlying federal laws and related requirements
  
• Payroll software and tools
  
• Federal and state taxation issues
  
• Employee benefits and deductions
  
• Payroll auditing and troubleshooting
  

You’ll Also Receive:

• PDFs of the presentation slides and any other materials that may be distributed by our expert speakers
  
• Certification upon successful completion of the program
  
• One certification exam attempt is included
  
• Training which will help advance your career
  

Payroll Certification Session Outline
Session 1: Payroll Fundamentals

• Overview of payroll processing
  
• Understanding payroll taxes
  
• Wage and hour regulations
  
• Recordkeeping and other requirements
  

Session 2: Payroll Software and Tools

• Introduction to payroll software
  
• Navigating payroll systems
  
• Data entry and processing
  
• Reporting and analytics
  

Session 3: Taxation and Reporting

• Federal and state taxation
  
• Tax withholding calculations
  
• FICA, FUTA, and SUTA taxes
  
• Payroll tax filings and reporting
  

Session 4: Benefits and Deductions

• Employee benefits overview
  
• Health insurance and retirement plans
  
• Deductions and garnishments
  
• Paid time off (PTO) management
  

Session 5: Payroll Auditing and Troubleshooting

• Audit preparation and troubleshooting checks
  
• Common payroll errors and solutions
  
• Handling discrepancies and disputes
  
• Year-end reporting and reconciliation