Payroll Practice and Management   

Learn the basics of payroll and prepare to take the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam, developed by PayrollOrg, the most widely recognized payroll organization in the U.S.

Requirements:

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 Online
• Microsoft Excel
• 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 available via links in the course:

• Payroll Accounting 2025, by Bernard J. Bieg and Judith A. Toland (eBook)

Payroll is one of the fastest-changing career fields in the business world today. The constant fluctuation in government rules and regulations makes it difficult to learn payroll comprehensively.

The overall goal of the Payroll Practice and Management course is to help you learn all facets of payroll, from the basics to the intricate complexity of fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. As a beginner, payroll training can provide you with solid skills and knowledge of payroll rules and regulations or increase and refresh your existing knowledge. Although no one source should be used to exclusively study for your payroll certification, this program is a good overall review for the Fundamental Payroll Certification online test given by PayrollOrg.

1. Introduction to Payroll
2. Determining Worker Status
3. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
4. Federal Employment Taxes
5. Payroll Forms
6. Fringe Benefits – Tax-Preferred and Other Related Health Benefits
7. Fringe Benefits – Deferred Comp, Retirement Plans, and Stock Options
8. Other Employee Benefits
9. Calculating Gross Wages
10. Calculating Gross Pay – Additional Topics
11. Paycheck Calculation – Taxes
12. Paycheck Calculation – Voluntary and Involuntary Deductions
13. Gross to Net Paycheck Calculation
14. Compliance – Laws and Reporting
15. Global Payroll
16. Payroll Process and Systems, and Audits
17. Paying the Employee
18. Payroll Administration and Management
19. Basic Accounting
20. Exploring Payroll Careers
21. Exam Preparation
22. Payroll Project

What you will learn

• Understand the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as well as the Internal Revenue Code
• Master the mathematics associated with calculating wages and taxes
• Learn the fringe benefits and compensation offerings that could be given by an employer

How you will benefit

• Set yourself up for a successful career as a payroll specialist, bookkeeper, payroll manager, or payroll accountant
• Know 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

Helene K. Liatsos

Helene K. Liatsos is a consultant for small businesses, travel agencies, and home-based business startups with more than 25 years of experience. Along with a successful career in the travel industry, working with airlines, hotels, and travel agencies, Helene established her own business management company, Home Office Management Experts, and was awarded the 2004 Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. As a QuickBooks Certified Advisor, she provides bookkeeping, payroll and QuickBooks training services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Sherida Habersham

Sherida Habersham is an accomplished professional from Georgia at the intersection of technology, education, and service. She started her career as a software developer specializing in human resource management (HRM), payroll, and quality systems. Over her extensive career in education, Sherida has held several roles, including program lead, college professor, and division dean for business and information systems.

Sherida holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational psychology, a Master of Science in computer science, and a Master of Business Administration in business. With expertise in curriculum development, business systems, and instructional leadership, she is dedicated to promoting learning and development. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience as a bookkeeping and tax expert, assisting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in streamlining their operations with comprehensive bookkeeping and tax support.