Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
APAE-0006
Organization's ID:
CPP Boot Camp
Organization:
PayrollOrg (PAYO)
Location:
Online
Length:
21 weeks (40 Hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 payroll accounting
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 human resources management
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 taxation
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 accounting principles
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide first-class payroll knowledge, which can immediately be applied by demonstrating your knowledge by passing the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam as well as creating a cost-effective payroll department within your organization.

Learning Outcomes:

  • identify and explain advanced payroll functions and the impact within your organization
  • complex laws and regulations affecting payroll processing, taxation, and reporting
  • manage complicated issues dealing such as benefits, third-party sick pay, and involuntary deductions
  • analyze the effects of laws and regulations on the processing, taxation, and reporting of payroll
  • ability to comply with federal and state withholding and reporting requirements
  • perform payroll calculations for varied pay scenarios
  • perform high-level calculations to ensure payroll accuracy

General Topics:

  • Employee/independent contractor
  • Fair labor standards
  • Employment forms
  • Calculations
  • Fringe benefit rules
  • Nontaxable benefits
  • Employer-provided benefits
  • Cafeteria plans
  • Retirement plans
  • International payments
  • Health benefits
  • Tax deposit requirements
  • Quarterly returns
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials