Payroll is one of the fastest changing career fields in the business world today. Constant fluctuation in government rules and regulations make it difficult to keep up. The objective of the Payroll Practice and Management online program is to instruct the payroll professional in all facets of payroll from the basics to the intricate complexity of fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. The primary objective of this exciting new online program is to teach the solid skills and knowledge of payroll rules and regulations to the beginner and to increase or refresh the skills of the more experienced student. Although no one source should be used to study for certification, this program is a good overall review for the Certified Payroll Professional test given by the American Payroll Association.

CERTIFICATION:  Diploma
ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 2 to 3 months
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Grade XII or equivalent
PROGRAM STARTS: Anytime you like!

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of all Program Components as listed below with a minimum grade of 70%
Successful completion of all assignments
Recommendation from your instructor

This nationally recognized Payroll Certification online training program is ideal for students aspiring to become a Payroll Specialist. The curriculum provides a good overall review for the Certified Payroll Professional test given by the American Payroll Association.

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PROGRAM OUTLINE

Part 1: Workplace Fundamentals - 69 hours
(Exclusive to The Online College Diploma Programs)
The Online College includes workplace fundamentals courses in our Diploma Programs for two very good reasons: To improve students’ success in the core program areas and to enhance employability upon graduation. Students must successfully complete or challenge 23 of 23 workplace fundamentals courses.

1. Keyboarding (30 wpm)
2. Communications (4 courses)
3. Computers and Internet (10 courses)
4. Customer Service (2 courses)
5. Management and Leadership (4 courses)
6. Team Skills (1 course)
7. Time Management (1 course)

Part 2: Core Program - 80 hours
(Offered in Partnership with Gatlin Education)
The Payroll Practice and Management online program provides detailed instruction in all facets of payroll—from the basics to the intricate complexity of fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. The primary objective of this exciting new online program is to teach the solid skills and knowledge of payroll rules and regulations to the beginner and to increase or refresh the skills of the more experienced student. This program is an excellent overall review for the Certified Payroll Professional test given by the American Payroll Association.

1. Wage and Hour Law

a. Introduction to the Fair Labor Standards Act
b. Classification of Workers
c. White Collar Exemptions
d. Calculating Gross Pay
e. Other FLSA Requirements
f. Specialized Payrolls, Employees Or Regulations
g. Child Labor

2. Taxation and Compensation

a. Federal Payroll Taxes
b. State Payroll Taxes
c. Multistate Taxation
d. Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate
e. Wages and Compensation
f. Supplemental Wages and Pay Periods
g. Special Compensation and Wages
h. Reporting

3. Fringe Benefits, Compensation and Taxation

a. Deferred Compensation
b. Section 125 Plans
c. Section 129 Plans
d. Flexible Spending Accounts
e. Third Party Sick Pay
f. Group Term Life Insurance
g. Personal Use of a Company Vehicle
h. Relocation
i. Incentive Stock Options
j. Nonqualified Stock Options
k. Employee Stock Option Plans
l. Nonqualified Deferred Comp Plans
m. Expatriate Employees
n. Resident and Nonresident Aliens

4. Payroll Management and Year End Reporting

a. Payroll Procedures
b. Manual Check Policy
c. Staff Training
d. Internet Resources
e. Dealing With the IRS
f. Garnishments and Levies
g. Record Retention
h. Direct Deposit
i. Earned Income Credit
j. Year End Form Review
k. Submission of Forms W-2
l. Preparing For Year End