Payroll Certification Programs
Listed below are our Payroll Professional certification programs. You can earn a payroll certification on individual payroll areas such as operations, reporting, and management, or take the Certified Payroll Administrator certification program to get yourself trained on all areas of payroll compliance.
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Certified Payroll Administrator
Payroll professionals must deal on a daily basis with wage and hour, garnishment, travel, expense, cafeteria plan, retirement plan, fringe benefit, PTO, and numerous other benefits and compliance issues - including the numerous reporting forms and requirements.
Now you can get trained on these requirements, plus enhance your skills with our "Certified Payroll Administrator" designation, which includes separate modules for Wage & Hour, Paycheck Fundamentals, Operations, and Reporting.
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Paycheck Fundamentals Training & Certification Program
Besides the basic payroll laws and regulations, you also will learn the following with our payroll compliance training course:
- To properly identify, pay, and withhold taxes for employees, InPats and ExPats, and other International payroll issues
- How to handle cafeteria plan, sick pay, and other compensation
- The processes for stock options, expense reimbursements, travel pay, relocation, and other "expenses"
- The proper policies, procedures, and documentation requirements for garnishments and levies
- Calculating wage deductions
- Steps for calculating the final paycheck
- What to do with unclaimed paychecks
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Payroll Reporting Training & Certification Program
In addition to the IRS guidelines for payroll recordkeeping, reporting, and other payroll reporting obligations, our Payroll Reporting Training & Certification Program covers the rules and requirements for:
- Reporting wages, tips, and other compensation
- Making federal tax deposits
- Annual federal unemployment tax return (Form 940 or 940EZ)
- Employer's quarterly payroll tax return (Form 941)
- Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax (Form 945)
- Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2)
- Correctly complete year end requirements
- Establishing the year-beginning requirements
- Complying with IRS guidelines for payroll record keeping
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Payroll Operations Training & Certification Program
Besides the basic payroll laws and regulations, you also will learn the following with our payroll compliance training course:
- The various payroll systems
- Controlling the Payroll Process
- Verifying the reliability of pay data
- Direct Deposit & Pay Cards
- Payroll Interface and Integration options such as Employee Self-Service Systems
- Record Retention
- Audits
- Working With The IRS
- Disaster Recovery
...as well as unclaimed paycheck laws and regulations, unclaimed wage training, and travel pay training for payroll professionals.
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Payroll Management Training & Certification Program
This advanced course provides training to help you to:
- Hire, train, and manage successful payroll professionals
- Establish and maintain self-service, direct deposits, and paycard systems
- Select and implement a payroll system
- Handle and work with audits and disaster recovery plans
- Implement anti-fraud plans
- Comply with the various record retention requirements
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Certified Payroll Manager
Our Certified Payroll Manager training course covers all aspects of payroll, and includes training on how to:
- Properly "classify" workers
- Apply the various exemptions
- Calculate gross pay and properly make deductions
- Properly identify, pay, and withhold taxes for employees
- Administer deferred compensation, cafeteria plan, sick pay, and other compensation
- Handle stock options, expense reimbursements, relocation, and other "expenses"
- Follow the proper policies, procedures, and documentation requirements for garnishments and levies
- Properly complete and file all required reporting requirements
- Correctly complete year end requirements and establish the year-beginning requirements
- Implement and maintain fraud, audit, disaster recovery, and record retention processes and procedures
What Are The Key Elements Of Payroll Administration?
Payroll administration involves various key elements to ensure accurate and timely compensation of employees. Here are the main components:
- Collecting and maintaining accurate records of employee information, such as personal details, tax withholding information, employment status, salary, and benefits
- Keeping track of employees' work hours, including regular hours, overtime, paid time off, sick leave, and other types of absences
- Calculating gross wages based on hours worked, salary, or other compensation methods, and deducting taxes, benefits contributions, and other withholdings according to relevant laws and company policies
- Processing payroll
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by accurately calculating and withholding income taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and other applicable taxes from employees' paychecks
- Verifying and approving payroll data, reconciling payroll accounts, and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time
- Reporting payroll information to management, government agencies, and other stakeholders as required by law or company policies
- Staying up-to-date with labor laws, tax regulations, and other legal requirements related to payroll administration
- Providing employees with clear and accurate information about their compensation, benefits, and payroll-related policies
- Conducting regular audits and reconciliations of payroll data to identify and correct errors, discrepancies, or fraudulent activities
- Maintaining detailed records of payroll transactions, including earnings statements, tax filings, and other payroll-related documents
- Filing tax reports
- Remitting withheld taxes to the appropriate government agencies
Overall, effective payroll administration requires attention to detail, compliance with regulations, and clear communication with employees to ensure smooth and accurate processing of payroll transactions.
What Are Some Common Mistakes In Payroll Administration?
Payroll administration is a critical function for any organization, and mistakes can lead to financial penalties, employee dissatisfaction, and legal issues. Here are some common mistakes in payroll administration:
- Incorrect Classification of Employees
- Overtime calculation errors
- Missing deadlines for payroll tax deposits, filings, or other regulatory requirements
- Mistakes with tax withholding
- Poor recordkeeping practices
- Data entry errors
- Improper compliance failures with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, such as minimum wage requirements
- Errors in administering employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other deductions
- Lack of communication on payroll changes, such as pay rate adjustments or benefit updates
- Not reviewing of updating manual processes
- Ignoring employee feedback
To mitigate these mistakes, organizations should invest in robust payroll training to payroll administrators, stay updated on relevant regulations, and implement thorough quality control processes. Regular audits of payroll processes can help identify and rectify any errors before they escalate.
What Are The Benefits Of A Payroll Certification?
Obtaining a payroll certification can offer numerous benefits, including increased credibility, career advancement opportunities, expanded skillset, and higher earning potential, making it a valuable investment in your professional development.
